Farewell, Old Friend

Students who love the music from “The Lord Of The Rings” will love this early intermediate piece. The sparse chord structure brings out melancholy, bittersweet and wistful emotions. in this farewell to an old friend.

Save 20% with the “Memories” collection.  All pieces come with a studio licence.  Buy once and use with your direct students for years to come!

$12.99

Farewell, Old Friend Description:

  • Level: Early Intermediate
  • Mood: Melancholy, Reflective, Whistful
  • Pages: 4 pages, 2 pages of music, cover included
  • Format: Instant PDF download
  • Studio Licence Bonus: cover art, composer notes
  • Collections: Memories

Students who love the music from “The Lord Of The Rings” will love this early intermediate piece. The sparse chord structure brings out melancholy, bittersweet and wistful emotions in this farewell to an old friend.

NOTE: This piece was originally commissioned by TopMusicCo.  All rights were retained by Rosemarie Penner.

Farewell, Old Friend Level:

“Farewell, Old Friend” is an early intermediate piano solo.  The chords are intentionally left thinner to create a bittersweet reflection.  This creates an opportunity for students to explore how a simple approach can create incredible artistry.

  • Mode: Eb Major
  • Time Signature:  4/4
  • Concepts: 3 ledger lines, parallel 6th intervals, 3-note chords spanning an octave (in one hand)

Farewell, Old Friend Bonus:

All sheet music comes with original cover art.  This piece comes with “make it your own” suggestions for students to experiment with developing their own voice.

More About The “Memories” Collection:

“Farewell, Old Friend” is part of the ‘Memories’ collection for intermediate to advanced level students who like a bit of nostalgia. 

The inspiration for this collection came from memories from my life: piano music I’ve loved, my grandmother’s life, as well as looking back on happy or bittersweet memories.  You can use these pieces as either a fun look back or a way to express artistically some of the emotions you may be experiencing.

Songs found in the “Memories” collection are:

  • A Life Lived: Early advanced/advanced level piece inspired by music from Billy Joel, Paul McCartney and Elton John
  • Farewell, Old Friend: Early intermediate-level piece for fans of ‘Lord Of The Rings’ or fantasy music 
  • Lena’s Journey: Intermediate/late intermediate level piece with an Eastern-European style with a hymn-like base

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What Is a Studio Licence?

When you purchase this sheet music, you’ll receive a studio-licence PDF sent digitally with your email receipt. 

Your studio licence means: Use this music with unlimited students for years … even decades! Purchase once, print as needed for every student you teach. It’s designed to stretch your studio budget while building a comprehensive repertoire library.

Collection Bonus: Save money and get maximum teaching flexibility! Each collection comes as both one complete PDF AND separate PDFs for each individual piece.  Perfect whether students learn the entire collection or focus on 1-2 pieces.

For multi-teacher studios, please contact Rosemarie for additional licences.

For complete terms, see our Terms and Conditions page.

Should I Print All the PDF Pages?

Yes! Each page is designed with the piano player in mind. Simply print double-sided, and everything is ready to go!  No awkward page turns or reformatting needed.

  • Cover Art
  • Sheet Music
  • Description, Composer Notes, Terms of Use
  • Related Pieces Suggestions

Students love a bit of cover art.  It helps them get into the mood and story of a piece. 

The Composer Notes include ways to adapt or play with the music so students become part of the creative process.

The licensing terms help your families understand how digital sheet music works.  Just like books or apps, each purchase is for one user (or in this case, your studio). This makes it easy for you to explain copyright to students and parents.

The final page shows related pieces with previews.  Perfect for inspiring students’ next musical adventure!

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