Overview of this digital piano sheet music:
- "Oh! Susanna"
- Music and Lyrics by Stephen Foster
- Level 1: beginners (See other levels of this song)
- Pages:
- 2 pages of music
- Hand positions and brief tutorial page
- Lyrics page
- Cover sheet
- Key (for this arrangement): C major
- Fingerings: on all the notes
- Instrumentation: For piano solo
- Complete audio sample: Always free to listen to on our website (No vocal recording included)
- Downloading file: PDF
- Arranger and music editor: Mizue Murakami
- Publisher: Galaxy Music Notes
- Product code: GMNS00621
About the song, "Oh! Susanna":
"Oh! Susanna" is an old folk (or also western) song written by an American folk composer, Stephen Foster (1826–1864). Susanna may refer to his deceased sister's middle name.
Tips for playing Level 1 "Oh! Susanna":
On this page, we are offering Level 1 (beginner's level) "Oh! Susanna." In this arrangement, you can stay in one hand-position for the entire song. After you download it, please find a hand position on the tutorial page. There are fingering numbers provided on every note on the music score. You'll be playing only melody notes for this level without any other additional harmonic notes. There is no black key that you need to use. Also, on this level of "Oh! Susanna," your left hand will use only the thumb. The left-hand finger 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not going to be used. However, to create a good habit, placing all 5 fingers of the left hand is recommended throughout the song. If you would like to try something more challenging, please try Level 2 of "Oh! Susanna" which requires coordinating the melody notes and harmonic notes. Level 1 "Oh! Susanna" is arranged for piano solo. However, you or someone else can sing along. The separate lyrics page is included in the PDF file.
Download, Print (or see it on your tablet), and Practice!
This product is a digital download. After you purchase it, you will be downloading a PDF file. You should be able to download it to your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet if they are connected to the internet. You'll also receive a download link via email. You may download it later when it's convenient. After you download it, please print it out or see it on your tablet for your use. And most importantly, PRACTICE!
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You may also like:
- To learn more about Stephen Foster who composed "Oh! Susanna," please visit our page, "About Stephen Foster."
- To find more piano sheet music of songs by Stephen Foster, please visit our collection page, "By Stephen Foster."
- To find more piano sheet music for folk songs, please visit our collection page, "Folk Songs."