Traditional
When the Saints Go Marching In
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Play the complete melody of When the Saints Go Marching In with your right hand. The five white keys from middle C to G make this a useful next song after Ode to Joy.
Versions
Each version is a complete arrangement from Ultimidi’s books.
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Right hand Free
Right hand, treble clef · 33 notes · about 40 seconds · 4/4 at 96 BPM
Book One, chapter 9: C–G melody practice (chapter performance)
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This beginner version uses a straight, steady beat. It does not include a jazz accompaniment or improvisation.
Notes and fingering: right hand
Note names for each bar, with right hand finger numbers (1 is your thumb). Each note lasts one beat unless the chart says otherwise.
| Bar | Notes | Fingers |
|---|---|---|
| Bar 1 | restCEF | –134 |
| Bar 2 | G (4 beats) | 5 |
| Bar 3 | restCEF | –134 |
| Bar 4 | G (4 beats) | 5 |
| Bar 5 | restCEF | –134 |
| Bar 6 | G (2 beats)E (2 beats) | 53 |
| Bar 7 | C (2 beats)E (2 beats) | 13 |
| Bar 8 | D (4 beats) | 2 |
| Bar 9 | restEED | –332 |
| Bar 10 | C (2 beats)C (2 beats) | 11 |
| Bar 11 | E (2 beats)G (2 beats) | 35 |
| Bar 12 | G (2 beats)F (2 beats) | 54 |
| Bar 13 | F (2 beats)EF | 434 |
| Bar 14 | G (2 beats)E (2 beats) | 53 |
| Bar 15 | C (2 beats)D (2 beats) | 12 |
| Bar 16 | C (4 beats) | 1 |
- Part
- Right hand, treble clef
- Notes used
- C, D, E, F and G (C4 to G4)
- Length
- 16 bars, 33 notes, about 40 seconds
- Time and tempo
- 4/4, 96 beats per minute
- Rhythm
- 14 quarter notes, 15 half notes and 4 whole notes
- Level
- Book One, chapter 9: C–G melody practice (chapter performance)
Source and credits
- Right hand: When the Saints Go Marching In, Traditional. Melody: public domain. Arrangement: Ultimidi original beginner arrangement. Historic melody. Original notes, voicing and teaching arrangement; no third-party recording or modern arrangement is bundled. Reference: Traditional spiritual; complete melody in the right hand.