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This song brings back warm memories of my childhood family seders, which we shared with our cousins and grandparents. Enjoy the video then scroll down for the sheet music! Looking for the perfect Afikomen gift? Want to appreciate someone special … Continue reading →
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This uplifting tune for Rachem Bechasdecho is also commonly used for Areshes Sifaseinu on Rosh Hashana. Download the Sheet Music Racheim Bechasdecha in Am Lead Sheet Racheim Bechasdecha in Am Full Notation Rachem Bechasdecho in Am Chord Sheet Listen to … Continue reading →
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As you go about your day, remember to thank Hashem for everything, big and small. You’ll feel more connected to Hashem and you’ll have a happier life! -Thank You Hashem for helping me find my keys -Thank You Hashem that … Continue reading →
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ואהבת לרעך כמוך is perfect for a real beginner learning to play in Middle C position. אמר רבי עקיבא contains some sharps – because that was the student I wrote it for is working on. Both sheets are written so … Continue reading →
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Purim season is here again! Today’s post has several different options for the song חג פורים: Easy Middle C Position for beginners, chord sheet (lyrics with chords on top), lead sheet (right hand notes with chords on top) and 2 … Continue reading →
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(Scroll down all the way for the sheet music.) This fun Purim song by Sruli Broncher is also featured on the It Sounds Like Purim album by Benny Friedman. I could not find the lyrics for this song anywhere, so … Continue reading →
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יְוָנִים נִקְבְּצוּ עָלַי אֲזַי בִּימֵי חַשְׁמַנִּים וּפָרְצוּ חוֹמוֹת מִגְדָּלַי וְטִמְּאוּ כָּל הַשְּׁמָנִים וּמִנּוֹתַר קַנְקַנִּים נַעֲשָׂה נֵס לַשּׁוֹשַׁנִּים בְּנֵי בִינָה יְמֵי שְׁמוֹנָה קָבְעוּ שִׁיר וּרְנָנִים Download Yevanim Sheet Music Q: There 2 versions of the full notation – which one should I choose? A: … Continue reading →
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סְבִיבוֹן סוֹב סוֹב סוֹב Sivivon is an Israeli Chanuka song about a spinning dreidel. See also all the Chanuka Sheet music! Download Sivivon Sheet Music Sivivon in Am Lead Sheet Sivivon in Am Full Notation Listen to Sivivon Download Sivivon … Continue reading →
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After lighting the Shabbos candles, a Jewish woman prays for the success of her family and for wise, righteous children. Enjoy this moving kumzits favorite, composed by Baruch Levine. Download Vezakeini Sheet Music Vezakeini in Em Chord Sheet Vezakeini in … Continue reading →
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In honor of the Yahrtzeit of רחל אמנו, please enjoy this sheet music for קול ברמה, composed by Yossi Green. Featured image: Original watercolor painting of Kever Rochel, © Saba Raba (Seymour) Lepp This gorgeous work of art is an … Continue reading →
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Torah Song/Chassal Siddur Pesach Hear the tune on the piano: (Based on the full notation sheet music) Download Audio Download The Sheet Music Full Notation Torah Song full notation in Am Lead Sheet Torah Song lead sheet in Am Featured … Continue reading →
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Last night, I decided to join my husband for selichos. He is the chazzan for selichos almost every year, but I have never yet had the opportunity to go hear him. It was a real treat for me! In honor … Continue reading →
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Video and Sheet Music for Shuvi by Toronto Boys Choir Every time I post an improvised video, I get asked whether I have sheet music for it, and I don’t. So this time I decided to play something more replicable. … Continue reading →
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I was looking for a different song when I came across this old copy of אחד מי יודע. I wrote it on my very first music notation software over 20 years ago. (Floppy disks, anyone?) This sheet music is in … Continue reading →
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Kadesh Urchatz is the order of the Pesach Seder. This traditional tune is sung at the start of the Seder. Get the Sheet Music for Kadesh Urchatz Kadesh Urchatz Chord Sheet Kadesh Urchatz Lead Sheet Kadesh Urchatz Full Notation Listen … Continue reading →
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Purim is almost here! This week as I began preparing mishloach manos and baking hamantaschen, I thought it was time for some Purim music too. Today’s post is sheet music for Layehudim, available in full notation, lead sheet, and chord … Continue reading →
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Download Sheet Music for Nafshi by Ishay Ribo and Motty Steinmetz This moving song is also an interesting one, since it changes keys in the middle of the song! Am Nafshi chord sheet in Am Nafshi Lead Sheet in Am … Continue reading →
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Today’s post is a classic and beautiful song produced by the Tzlil V’Zemer Boys Choir (Volume One). The Little Bird is Calling is a parable that depicts the Jewish nation’s journey through exile and its ultimate redemption. Bird (Photo: https://amandaarneill.com) … Continue reading →
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Download Shaka Chama Sheet Music Composed by by R’ Avrohom Eliyahu Kaplan, including addendum by Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz Shaka Chama in Am chord sheet Shakah Chama in Am full notation Shakah Chama in am lead sheet Listen to Shaka Chama: … Continue reading →
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Keep reading until the end for sheet music download! It’s amazing how sometimes an experience in one area of your life can have a huge impact in a seemingly unrelated area. This is what happened for me when I learned … Continue reading →
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After mourning the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash of the 9th of Av, this Shabbos begins the “Shivasa D’nechemta”. Shivasa D’Nechemta is comprised of 7 weeks of Haftorahs in which Hashem comforts His nation and promises to redeem us. The … Continue reading →
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Download Sheet Music for Vehi She’amda והיא שעמדה Vehi She’amda, composed by Yonatan Razel and sung by Yaakov Shwekey, is a stirring and emotional song. The words, which come from the Pesach Seder, describe how so many nations have tried … Continue reading →
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The words of the song ליהודים היתה אורה / Layehudim Haysa Ora come from Megillas Esther, which we read on Purim at night and in the morning. We also say these words each week after Shabbos is over, as part … Continue reading →
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First impressions I still remember scales from when I was a kid. (Ugh.) I had this book of scales – I thought they were just finger exercises. My teacher would assign one of the exercises for me to practice. To … Continue reading →
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How to construct a major scale in any key to help you play by ear, play in any key, and play on the fly appeared first on Play Jewish Music.
It’s Chanuka! And that means lots of opportunities for playing and singing! This song is brought to you by reader request . . . Sheet music for חשוף, by Yaakov Shwekey. Looking for a great Chanuka present for someone you … Continue reading →
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Tovim Hashnayim Min Ha’echad – Two are Better than One After exploring the idea of contrafactum with Dip the Apple in the Honey and Oh, My Darling Clementine in the previous post, I thought I might present you with another … Continue reading →
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You know how some songs have the same tune but different words? Like Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and the ABCs. Well, it turns out there is a word to describe that! It is called contrafactum. According to Wikipedia: In vocal … Continue reading →
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