Name: House of the Rising Sun (arr. Brian Streckfus) by Gwen Foster Guitar Chords/Lyrics Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Brian Streckfus
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock

House of the Rising Sun (arr. Brian Streckfus)
by Gwen Foster Guitar Chords/Lyrics - Digital Sheet Music

A$4.99

Sales tax calculated at checkout.

Product Details

Title House of the Rising Sun (arr. Brian Streckfus)

Artist Gwen Foster

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Arranger Brian Streckfus

Composer Clarence "Tom" Ashley Gwen Foster

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 1

Arrangement Guitar Chords/Lyrics

Publisher Brian Streckfus

Level 1

Product ID 1221077

Genre Blues Traditional Pop Rock Singer/Songwriter

Instruments Guitar

Product Description

Features:
1. Guitar Arrangement Lead Sheet Style
2. Beginner friendly
3. Guitar Tab
4. Chord Charts
5. Less stereotypical chords
6. Fingerings and letter names added to aid in sight-reading
7. Voice leading considerations

Origins and title:
1. The song's origins are uncertain, but it is often referered to as traditional American folk song. It has been known by various titles, including "House in New Orleans" and "Rising Sun Blues."
2. Clarence Ashley, an American folk musician, was one of the earliest to record "The House of the Rising Sun." His recording dates back to 1933.
3. The early versions of the song are characterized by traditional folk and Appalachian influences. Ashley's style included banjo and guitar, often accompanied by Foster's harmonica.
4. The song's lyrics tell the story of a life gone wrong in New Orleans, with the "House of the Rising Sun" often interpreted as a building involved in illicit activies. The story often involves themes of regret and caution.
5. You probably know this song from the version by the British rock band The Animals in 1964 that reached number 1 in both the UK and US charts.

Tips:
1. The D# that happens in this song is from the E harmonic minor scale. It is the leading tone of the song's key, e minor, and the D# strongly points to E.
I really like the harmonic minor, and it certainly gives the song a lot of grit and intensity.
2. Notes that are 8th notes or faster should be considered to be slurred.
3. This is a great song to try to play the chords and melody at the same time. Practice writing in chord decisions and make your own arrangement!!! (I should upload a more sophisticated version of this song with more precise chord decisions).

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.