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About the song and numbered notes. You can find the notes below the description.
Dive into the timeless classic, “The Farmer in the Dell,” a song that has charmed generations with its catchy melody and simple, yet engaging lyrics. Originating from Germany in the early 1820s, this folk song has traveled across continents, embedding itself into various cultures with its universally appealing narrative of farm life. The song’s structure is a delightful journey through the ecosystem of a farm, introducing characters from the farmer to the cheese that stands alone, creating a vivid storytelling experience. It’s a piece that transcends age, making it an ideal selection for anyone exploring the piano through our piano book for beginners. With its repetitive melody and straightforward lyrics like “The farmer in the dell, The farmer in the dell, Hi-ho, the derry-o, The farmer in the dell,” it’s a fantastic entry point for piano learning book for adults and a playful piano music book for beginners.
Our piano songbook with numbers leverages the play by number method, incorporating keyboard stickers that transform this folk tune into an accessible and enjoyable experience for those new to music. Whether you’re a young learner engaging with a piano book for kids or an adult embarking on piano lessons for beginners, “The Farmer in the Dell” offers a seamless introduction to the world of music. This approach, focusing on number notes and piano exercises for beginners, allows you to bypass the traditional hurdles of reading sheet music, inviting you to make music from the get-go. It’s not just about learning a song; it’s about immersing yourself in a piece of cultural heritage, understanding its origins, and the joy it has brought to countless people over the years. The easy piano songbook format makes it a perfect choice for anyone looking to add a fun, historical piece to their repertoire, ensuring piano practice is both educational and entertaining.
Some of the notes on our website contain the full version of the song, and some are excerpts, or for example the very beginning, chorus or verse, etc. Full versions of all the notes can be found in our books and e-books: SHOP.
