With this Lower Elementary Piano Solo (Grade 0) you can play Huddie Ledbetter's famous song “Black Betty” which has been covered by numerous bands and included in video games. This arrangement is based on the original 20th century African American work song and includes the melody which can be played as solo or with the backing.

Arranged by Dr Jane Stavrinoudis, this download includes a black and white pdf, a colour coded pdf for reluctant readers, general knowledge questions and answers, musical terms definitions, the scale and key signature and a link to a YouTube backing to support learning or to perform with.

NB: When performing this piece or presenting for an examination, it should be performed with the backing.

Details: D Major and in Four-Four Time

Backing https://youtu.be/Schjh8wpv-g