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I Saw Three Ships
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Banjo TAB Banjo/Vocal/Chords |
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Notation:
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Banjo TAB |
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Instruments:
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Banjo 1 Banjo 2 Voice Strum |
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Range:
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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2 |
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Product #:
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MN0086409 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
I Saw Three Ships |
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Instruments: |
Banjo 1 Banjo 2 Voice Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Banjo TAB Banjo/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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BPM: |
72 |
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Product #:
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MN0086409 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day. |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Traditional |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Banjo 1 Banjo 2 Voice Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Banjo TAB Banjo/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0086409 |
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Tempo: |
Allegro |
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Metronome: |
q. = 72 |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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Notation: |
Banjo TAB |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I Saw Three Ships
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Date: |
1833 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0086409 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I saw three ships come sailing in on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day. |
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From the Book: |
Just for Fun: Christmas Banjo |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0086409 |
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From the Book: |
Just for Fun: Christmas Banjo |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The banjo TAB edition of “I Saw Three Ships” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this banjo TAB arrangement include?
The banjo TAB arrangement of “I Saw Three Ships” is written for banjo 1, banjo 2, voice and strum. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “I Saw Three Ships” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Saw Three Ships” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Saw Three Ships” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 6/8.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “I Saw Three Ships” composed by Traditional is a banjo TAB arrangement you can download and print. This edition includes 2 pages of music. It's written in G major.
The tempo is allegro, at around 72 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Banjo 1, Banjo 2, Voice and Strum. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Holiday & Special Occasion. Musicnotes offers 115 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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