Resuming monthly sing-along sessions on Zoom was also challenging as unlike webinars, ASA sessions are very interactive. Having band members play their respective instrumental parts separately and putting everything together was a daunting task. The NUSS band, Silver Jam, faithfully partnered them in producing the accompaniment.
With absolutely zero experience, some members happily volunteered but not all persevered to complete their individual videos. However, this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, an eHomecoming event was held and ASA was invited to contribute an eHomecoming sing-along video. Then, NUS Alumni Sing-Along (ASA) members belted out songs sung from the 1940s to 2019. But perhaps it is now more apt to say "What a Difference a Year makes!”Ī year ago in July 2019, the NUS Bukit Timah Homecoming garden party was held at the Bukit Timah campus. ‘What a difference a day makes / Twenty-four little hours’ is a line in the popular song ‘Cuando vuelva a tu lado’ (When I Return to Your Side), which was originally written in Spanish in 1934 but later rose in popularity when Dinah Washington released an English version.
I like "Play-along with ElderSong" because it includes so many senior citizen favorites and because the songs have been transposed into singable ranges.ASA members at Ling Kwang Home on NUS Day of Service 2019. It is definitely easier to sing along and that makes it worth the purchase. I am not as familiar with playing in 3 #'s so that wasn't a positive for me, but not the publishers problem. I wish the paper was a better quality as I'm afraid it won't last with all the page turning you do during sing alongside. Has a variety of songs including Christmas. This makes it more difficult for me as a "nonprofessional pianist" because I like playing with fewer sharps and flats. I understand that you have written them in a lower key to accommodate the older lower voices. It's a wonderful collection of songs that most of us older folks remember from our past. Posted by Elaine C Hermle on 10th Aug 2017 Most piano players like to play keys that are written with flats, rather than sharps.Įasy to play songs and written in a lower key for everyone to enjoy! But for many, the left hand is fine.Īlso have wondered why songs are written with sharps, rather than flats. I would have liked more to the left hand accompaniment. We are a small group of seniors that have recently formed to enjoy singing, again. So far we are enjoying the music book and the 1st volume of Sing-Along. My only disappointment is that songs aren't in order according to songbook volumes.
Very nice, relatively easy for average piano player, helpful chords for guitar. I surprised them with a Father's Day gift. Their older version was in the process of dying.
Plus, these songs are fun and cover all the seasons of the year. This is especially valuable for those who have dementia as they sing familiar songs, they are sometimes able to access their speech and engage. This book is awesome, in that it has songs that the elderly in nursing homes can access easily. Posted by Amy J Jones Lightning on 3rd Jul 2021 ISBN 1-879633-85-X songs arranged by Beckie Karras (c) 2016
Sing along songs for seniors full#
This spiral-bound book contains the full piano arrangements for all 107 songs from Volumes 1-4 of Sing-Along with ElderSong and the 23 songs from Christmas with ElderSong.Įach song is written in a low, singable key, and features simple piano accompaniments (for both right and left hand), guitar chords, and lyrics. The must-have companion for musicians, music therapists, and resident choir directors!
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