Composer: Traditional Chinese Folk Song
Arranger: Unknown
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Time Signature: 4/4
Key Signature: D Major
Tempo: Moderato
[Image of music notes for Yangtze River recorder sheet music]
* This arrangement of Yangtze River is in the key of D Major and is notated in 4/4 time signature.
* The melody is played on the recorder, accompanied by simple chords played on the guitar.
* The song consists of two parts, each repeating twice.
* Part 1 begins with a descending scale from G3 to D3, followed by a series of eighth notes and dotted quarter notes.
* Part 2 begins with an ascending scale from D3 to A3, followed by a series of quarter notes and half notes.
* The song ends with a repeat of the main melody, followed by a Coda that consists of a descending scale from G3 to D3.
[Here is a link to a recording of Yangtze River.](soundclick.com)