Simple Gifts
History
Originally a Shaker Melody written by Elder Joseph Brackett in 1848, Simple Gifts was later borrowed for Aaron Copeland’s score to the “Appalachian Spring” Ballet.
Exercises to help learn this song
Exercises (PDF link)Backing Tracks
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