Traditional Folk Songs

Folk songs are the foundational and historical melodies of cultures across the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa. These tunes have continuously inspired musical evolution, serving as vital source material for classical composers, as well as 20th and 21st-century jazz and contemporary artists. Playing and preserving folk songs is vital. By framing these historic melodies with refined harmony, the piano arrangements helps ensure this shared cultural repertoire remains an active, living part of the solo piano tradition.