Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano | Vocal Collection Sheet Music with Piano Accompaniment and Online Audio | Art Songs, Folk Songs and Vintage . Solos (Easy Songs for Beginning Singers)

Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano is a curated vocal collection of contest-appropriate solos for developing soprano singers. Edited by Joan Frey Boytim, it’s designed to supplement traditional voice instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II. Each selection is in English, chosen for a limited vocal range, and paired with a piano accompaniment that is playable by a student pianist.

The repertoire blends art songs, folksongs, humorous songs, and vintage popular favorites-giving singers approachable pieces that still feel expressive and rewarding in lessons, auditions, and performances. Online recorded piano accompaniments are included via the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right for flexible practice.

With 22 carefully selected solos appropriate for studio study, recitals, and contest performance, this collection supports healthy vocal development while encouraging expressive singing. The manageable ranges and supportive accompaniments help keep practice engaging and performance-ready.

Song List
Alice Blue Gown * April Showers * Butterflies * Cradle Song * Evening Prayer * The False Prophet * Florian's Song * Golden Slumbers * It Was a Lover and His Lass * Ladybird * The Lilac Tree * The Little Sandman * My Little Heart * The Nightingale * Oh! Dear, What Can the Matter Be? * Oh, Pretty Birds * The Rosebush * The Sweetest Flower That Blows * Two Marionettes * The Willow Song * The Willow Tree * The Winter It Is Past

Ideal for weekly lessons, auditions, contest preparation, or as a gift for an aspiring soprano, this vocal collection provides foundational repertoire that supports steady growth. It is a practical and inspiring addition to any young singer’s library.

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