Ungar: Ashokan Farewell For Violin And Piano

Category: Fiddling Music, Violin and Piano ** Composer: Ungar, Jay ** Title: Ashokan Farewell ** Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ** Difficulty: ASTA grade 3.

'Ashokan Farewell' is best known as the plaintive theme from Kenneth Burns' highly acclaimed Civil War television documentary. In addition to Jay Ungar's authorized solo edition as performed in the documentary series, this folio contains the touching Civil War era "Sullivan Ballou Letter" and Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address. Arranged for violin with piano accompaniment and suggested chord symbols for optional guitar and bass.

"A staple in the fiddling repertoire! Ashokan Farewell is one of the most popular played pieces by fiddlers. It is a beautiful melody that is extremely fun to play. Can be used in many venues, including weddings!! Wonderful as a duet with any other instrument, especially guitar or piano."