My Song Shall Be of Thee (for FLUTE and/or VIOLIN Duet with PIANO Accompaniment) (arr. Sharon Wilson)by Sharon Wilson Instrumental Duet and Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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Here is a flowing instrumental trio arrangement (for FLUTE and/or VIOLIN duet with PIANO accompaniment) of a beautiful hymn from the early 1900's titled "My Song" by D. S. Hakes. The original lyrics were inspired by the following Bible verse: "The Lord is my strength and song." Psalm 118:14.

This hymn may be better known by its Spanish title "Mi Redentor es Cristo" (O Jesus, my Redeemer) when used with lyrics translated by Edgar L. Maxwell. The original lyrics by F. E. Belden are shown below.

Both the FLUTE and the VIOLIN get to lead with the melody at times making this a fun and equally challenging piece for both instruments while adding variety for the listeners. The FLUTE plays the melody for the first verse and then the two instruments alternate for the second verse. The VIOLIN leads with the melody for the third verse. The song begins in the key of C major for the first two verses, then transitions to the key of G major during the piano interlude before the final verse.

Though notated with FLUTE on part 1 and VIOLIN on part 2, the ranges are also accessible for other combinations of C instruments such as 2 VIOLINS or 2 FLUTES. The range for each part is as follows: Part 1 (FLUTE) ~ G4 to B5; Part 2 (VIOLIN) ~ D4 to G5. For the violin on either part, all notes are playable in the first position making this piece an excellent choice for early intermediate string players. Duration 3:00.

The purchase price includes these printing options: 
1. a grand staff (9 pages) with all parts on each page
2. separate scores for the FLUTE and VIOLIN (2 pages each) and PIANO (4 pages)
3. a combined FLUTE and VIOLIN score (3 pages)

This arrangement is one of the 10 songs in the collection "Praise Him with Stringed Instruments, Book 3 (Collection of 10 Hymns for Violin Duet with Piano)."

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Lyrics by F. E. Belden 
Verse 1:
O Jesus, my Redeemer, Thou art my Joy and Song,
My Saviour and my Solace when griefs around me throng.

Chorus:
O Jesus, my Redeemer, My song shall be of thee;
No other Friend so constant, no friend so dear to me.

Verse 2:
Thou art my Hope and Comfort through all the weary years,
When shadows dark surround me, when all the bitter tears.

Verse 3:
I trust in Thee, my Saviour, My faithful Friend and Guide;
For thou to me art dearer than all on earth beside.

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