by Foster
Old Black Joe was written by Stephen Foster, in 1860 and published in New York by Firth, Pond & Co. "Old Black Joe" is a parlor and minstrel‑style song by American songwriter Stephen Foster, and its text reflects the nostalgic voice of an elderly enslaved man. First issued in 1860, it became one of Foster’s best‑known songs and has been widely performed and arranged, though its minstrel roots have also prompted critical reassessment in modern times.
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Explore 2 Piano arrangements of Old Black Joe, ranging from Easy to Easy to intermediate. 2 include fingering annotations. arrangements have right and left hands recorded separately, so you can practise one hand accompanied by the other.
Explore the Violin arrangement of Old Black Joe at Easy to intermediate level. An optional visual Violin under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore 2 Saxophone arrangements of Old Black Joe, ranging from Easy to Easy. An optional visual Saxophone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore the Flute arrangement of Old Black Joe at Easy level. An optional visual Flute under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore the Clarinet arrangement of Old Black Joe at Easy to intermediate level. An optional visual Clarinet under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore the Cello arrangement of Old Black Joe at Easy level. An optional visual Cello under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore the Trumpet arrangement of Old Black Joe at Easy level. An optional visual Trumpet under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
Explore the Trombone arrangement of Old Black Joe at Easy level. An optional visual Trombone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
You can play Old Black Joe Sheet music on 8 instruments, including Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Cello, Trumpet, Trombone.
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