All the Pretty Little Horses

USA

HISTORY AND SONG NOTES

All the Pretty Little Horses is an American folk lullaby, thought to be African American in origin. Many arrangements of this tune have been composed or recorded, notably by Aaron Copland for his Old American Songs in 1952.

While listening to or singing this song, the children can rock their bodies to feel the beat and meter of the song. They can also experience singing piano, legato, and creating smooth phrases with their voices.

AUDIO RECORDING FOR LISTENING, SINGING ALONG, AND LEARNING:

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT:

Downloads:

PDF of Score: All the Pretty Little Horses

mp3 of piano accompaniment: All the Pretty Little Horses