- Contains complete lyrics
Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:
Song: |
He Plays the Violin |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb3-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
C Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
88 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0107644 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
9 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 16 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"I am so happy to have found this song. It doesnt include the gentlemen singing with her, b..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Oh, he never speaks his passions, he never speaks his views. |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
1776 |
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Pages: |
9 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb3-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
C Minor |
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Available Keys: |
C Minor (Orig), A Minor (-3), B Minor (-1), D Minor (+2), E Minor (+4), F# Minor (+6), G Minor (+7) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0107644 |
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Tempo: |
Freely |
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Metronome: |
q = 88 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1964 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0107644 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, he never speaks his passions, he never speaks his views. |
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From the Show: |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal edition of “He Plays the Violin” is in C minor. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal score for “He Plays the Violin” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal arrangement include?
The piano/vocal arrangement of “He Plays the Violin” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.


About This Arrangement
“He Plays the Violin” from 1776 is available as a piano/vocal arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Sherman Edwards. It includes 9 pages of music. The original key is C minor.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. It's marked freely, at about 88 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Piano. Contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Show/Broadway on Musicnotes. Based on 16 ratings, it averages 5.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “I am so happy to have found this song. It doesnt include the gentlemen singing with her, but for my purposes, I wanted to do it as a solo anyway.”
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