By and By

"By and by, by and by, I'm going to lay down my heavy load!" So goes the text to the tune of this African-American spiritual. Syncopation abounds, but is repetitive and easily learned. Chordal musical structure for the majority of the work with varying dynamics for contrast. A final shake in measure 41 ends the 42 measure piece.

Composer:

African American Spiritual

Arranger:

Roth, K.

Octaves:

3-5

Copyright:

2003

Level:

Rating:

Medium

Less than a full Handbell Choir:

N/A

Classification:

Spiritual

Technique:

Pl (Pluck) Sk (Shake)

Voicing:

Handbells, No Choral

Instrument:

N/A

Season:

N/A

Bells Used:

Three Octaves (24) Four Octaves(30) Five Octaves(35)

Stock Number:

MRW8152 Spiritual