PlaysoloistSongsThe Black Velvet Band
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The Black Velvet Band Play It on 6 Instruments
About The Black Velvet Band
The Black Velvet Band is a traditional piece in the public repertoire. It is a traditional melody. The same melody is graded across 6 Playsoloist instrument apps, so you can learn it on whichever instrument you play — the table below gives the graded difficulty and what stays free on each.
| Instrument | Graded difficulty | In-app lesson | Notation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar | Beginner · ★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
| Kalimba | Beginner · ★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
| Piano | Beginner · ★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
| Trumpet | Advanced · ★★★★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
| Ukulele | Beginner · ★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
| Violin | Beginner · ★ | Pro | Read the notation → |
Trad. Irish ballad, 19th c. — public domain.
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