Little David, Play on Your Harp
This popular spiritual has been arranged for SATB and piano duet (4 hands, one piano). Uplifting AND fun to sing, with a very exciting accompaniment. There are multiple optional, short solos. A great time will be had by all!
| Sacred or Secular: | Sacred |
| Season or Event: | Divine Liturgy, General |
| Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Descriptive Tags: | Christian, Folksong, Traditional, Worship |
| Instrumentation: | Piano |
| Duration: | 1-5 Minutes |
| Language: | English |
| Voicing: | SATB |
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