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happy birthdays
LC 24999
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2018-02-05
A wide ranging collection of arrangements of 'Happy Birthday to You', from simple, solo piano to full orchestra, from Africa to Japan and from Renaissance to jazz. Listed in alphabetical order, (and providing one version for each week of the year!).
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SCOR008601
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Commercial length. Traditional African instruments play the theme twice. Once at a moderate tempo with Balafon lead, then repeated at a brighter tempo and featuring the Fula flute. 120 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008602
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Commercial length. A simple, but hesitant amateur performance on an upright piano, with uncertain chords and at an unsteady tempo. 113 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008603
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Commercial length. The theme is played twice on melody sticks, (clap sticks), with rhythmic and drone Didgeridoos accompaniment. The first time is at a steady tempo and the second is faster. 112 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008604
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Commercial length. A simple, child-like performance on the recorder: solo the first time and with music-box accompaniment for the second. 109 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008605
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Commercial length. A small dance band play a traditional arrangement of the tune, featuring alto saxophone, piano, bass and brushes. The first time through is moderate in tempo while the second half is faster. 106 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008606
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Commercial length. A steel drum ensemble play the theme twice. The first time is at a steady tempo but the second is faster with a samba feel. 96 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008607
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Commercial length. The theme played twice on a fairground organ. The first time at a moderate tempo, and very simply. The second is faster with percussion and a busier accompaniment. All the fun of the fair. 106 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008608
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Commercial length. A formal but celebratory arrangement for cathedral organ, starting simply but growing into a full rendition. 114 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008609
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Commercial length. A simple arrangement of the theme, played twice, on a typical chapel harmonium. The first time is very simple and the second is fuller. 114 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008610
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Commercial length. A charming solo performance of the song 'Happy Birthday' by a child, at a medium tempo. Sweet, innocent and pleasing. 104 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008611
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Commercial length. An evocative arrangement of the theme, played twice through by traditional Chinese instruments. 112 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008612
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Commercial length. Depicting a rural idyll, the theme is played through twice. French horn and flute, with harp arpeggios, carry the tune while the string quartet provides a fuller accompaniment the second time. 108 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008613
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Commercial length. The theme is played twice. First by a Duduk with Shawm interjections and Middle Eastern percussion, and second by a ney flute, accompanied by the Saz and extra percussion, creating the atmosphere of a busy bazaar, or the desert. 112 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008614
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Commercial length. Keyboards, electric guitars, bass guitar and drums play a typical disco arrangement of the theme, twice through. 124 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008615
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Commercial length. A gentle and moody interpretation of the theme, at moderate tempo, sung by three girls. The first time singing 'ooo', and the second 'aah'. With acoustic guitar and bass accompaniment. 109 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008616
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Commercial length. A simple, straightforward playing of the theme on a solo upright piano, typical of a family sitting room, or a social gathering. Played twice through, faster the second time. 104 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008617
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Commercial length. An arrangement for grand piano. At a steady tempo for the first time and then faster and brighter for the second. Slightly classical and formal in style. 102 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008618
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Commercial length. An evocative version of 'Happy Birthday' featuring accordion for the first time and high register Musette accordion for the second. Left Bank cafes, the River Seine and the Eiffel Tower. 110 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008619
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Commercial length. A typical oompah band play the theme twice through, the second time slightly faster with the addition of a clarinet obligato. 112 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008620
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Commercial length. Bouzoukis, acoustic guitar and tambourine play the theme twice through, the second time with hand claps and an accelerando. 124 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008621
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Commercial length. A simple and friendly version of the theme played twice through, by two acoustic guitars. 104 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008622
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Commercial length. A simple, folksy arrangement for harmonica and acoustic guitar. Played twice, the first time is steady and the second is faster. 106 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008623
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Commercial length. A solo harp performance of the theme, twice through. The first time is a simple arrangement, in the mid-register, at a steady tempo. The second is slightly faster, featuring the upper register and with a busier accompaniment. Typical harp glissandi feature throughout. 116 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008624
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Commercial length. A baroque-style arrangement written as a two-part invention, with characteristic, imitative counterpoint. The theme is played twice through. 118 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008625
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Commercial length. Lilting Hawaiian guitars play the theme twice through, over an accompaniment from marimba and acoustic guitars with percussion the second time. 120 bpm
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SCOR008626
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Commercial length. An arrangement of 'Happy Birthday' for Indian instruments, (sitar, tabla, tambura and percussion), played twice, the second time being slightly fuller in texture, with the addition of the dhol drum. 112 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008627
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Commercial length. An Indie band play a pulsing version of the theme featuring guitars, keyboards, bass guitar and drums. 135 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008628
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Commercial length. Celtic pipes play the theme twice through, accompanied by simple chords on a Celtic harp. The second time, an Irish whistle introduces a counter melody. 120 bpm
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SCOR008629
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Commercial length. 110 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008630
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Commercial length. Shakuhachi flute, koto and taiko drums play the theme twice. For the first time the accompaniment features a low register koto and the second time a high register. 112 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008631
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Commercial length. A cool jazz piano trio, (piano, bass and brushes), play the theme twice, to a classic jazz ending. 112 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008632
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Commercial length. A simple performance of 'Happy Birthday' on a solo recorder at a gentle tempo. Sweet, innocent and childlike. 96 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008633
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Commercial length. The theme is played twice through by a marching band, with woodwind, (piccolo, flutes and clarinets), brass, (trumpets, trombones, euphonium and tuba), and percussion, (glockenspiel, snare drums and bass drum). 124 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008634
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A heavy metal band play a pounding version of the theme, featuring distorted guitars, bass guitar and drums. Head banging and moshing. 91 bpm (Emaj)
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SCOR008635
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Commercial length. A symphonic rendition of the theme, featuring full orchestra. Played twice through, the first time is lighter with strings and woodwinds, and the second is brighter in tempo, with additional brass and percussion. Formal, celebratory and symphonic in style and atmosphere. 110 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008636
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Commercial length. Panpipes play the melody twice. The gentle accompaniment features acoustic guitar with mid-register and ethereal female voices. The repeat is fuller, with the addition of a bass guitar and percussion. 106 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008637
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Commercial length. A sing-a-long version of the theme, played on an old upright piano. Typical of Victorian family get-togethers, or a pub celebration - but not amateur, and not drunk! Played twice through, the second time being slightly faster. 120 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008638
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A bright and cheerful performance, ideal for babies and small children. Twice through: first time, a solo recorder and the second, accompanied by a music box. 136 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008639
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Commercial length. A measured, but slightly drunken, amateur performance on a bar-room piano, complete with wrong notes and wrong chords. Ideal for accompanying a tipsy crowd of well-wishers, well into the celebration. 113 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008640
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Commercial length. A small band play the theme twice through, with the addition of Hammond organ on the repeat. The atmosphere and feel of the Jamaican genre in both tempo and instrumentation. 134 bpm (Bbmaj)
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SCOR008641
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Commercial length. A stately version of the theme played on a virginal, a keyboard instrument of the harpsichord family, popular in the Renaissance and baroque periods. Played twice, the first time is very simple and the second is fuller. 112 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008642
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Commercial length. An AOR version of the theme, played by electric guitar, Hammond organ, bass guitar and drums. The theme is played twice. 106 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008643
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Commercial length. Balalaikas feature in this arrangement of the theme, which is played twice. They are accompanied by an acoustic guitar and hand claps, creating an informal atmosphere. The second time is faster before the final rallentando. 124 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008644
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Commercial length. The theme is played twice. The first time by a solo 'squeeze box' accordion. The second faster is with the addition of a piccolo hornpipe variation. 112 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008645
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Commercial length. A groovy, AOR version of the theme, played by saxophone, Hammond organ, bass guitar and drums. The theme is played twice. 106 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008646
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Commercial length. Solo bagpipes play the theme once. The theme is then repeated, at a slightly faster tempo, with two bagpipes. 120 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008647
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Commercial length. A Spanish interpretation of the theme, played twice. Featuring guitars, castanets, hand claps and foot stamps. The first time is at a steady tempo and the second is faster. 112 bpm (Gmaj)
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SCOR008648
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Commercial length. A charming string quartet arrangement of the theme, played through twice. The first time is quite delicate and stately. The second time is faster and flowing. 116 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008649
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Commercial length. An up-tempo, swinging version of the theme played by a jazz octet, (trumpet, trombone, three saxes, piano, bass and drums). With swinging piano decorations for the first time, a fuller ensemble sound with piano punches on the second. Society and upscale events. 280 bpm (Bbmaj)
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SCOR008650
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A sad and mournful interpretation of the theme by a string quartet. On the second time a snare drum and bass drum are added giving the piece a funereal, slow march atmosphere. 84 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008651
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Commercial length. A simple rendition of the theme by whistling and acoustic guitar, twice through. First time at a moderate tempo and the second time brighter. Slightly folksy - clear and transparent. 102 bpm (Fmaj)
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SCOR008652
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Commercial length. Harmonica leads this bright, traditional dance-style arrangement, which also features banjo, acoustic guitar, bass guitar and drums. 138 bpm (Fmaj)