RTV PUBLIC REPERTOIRE CATALOG Query: (all public entries) Filters: {"piece_id":2307,"timezone":"UTC"} Matches: 1 | Returned: 1 | Public catalog: 6454 Page 1 of 1 Next: none; end of results Previous: none Version: 22826 | Snapshot: 001a4b42a02cf01e5fec0680df520fd8 Created: 2026-09-30T22:37:17+00:00 | Source: 2026-09-30T22:36:46+00:00 | Expires: 2026-10-01T22:37:17+00:00 {"piece_id":2307,"title":"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Level 3a/3b Funtime Hymns - pg. 14-15","composer":[],"composers":[],"instrument":["Piano"],"instruments":[{"id":1,"name":"Piano"}],"genre":"1900’s - Present","genre_id":4,"is_archive_only":false,"evaluation_eligible":true,"points":980,"level":2,"canonical_url":"https://roadtovirtuosity.com/swing-low-sweet-chariot-level-3a3b-funtime-hymns-pg-14-15","instrument_points":[{"instrument_id":1,"instrument":"Piano","points":980}],"collections":[{"id":174,"name":"Level 3a/3b - Funtime Hymns"}],"collection_semantics":"existing catalog subcategory grouping","work_identifiers":[],"work_id":null,"book":null,"sequence_position":null,"movement_number":null,"movement_title":null,"key":null,"arrangement":null,"edition":null,"entry_scope":null,"completeness":"unknown","reviewed_enrichment":false,"availability_label":"Copyrighted","has_download":false,"download_availability_basis":"public license category and existing file reference; storage health not verified","description":"“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” is a Level 3A/3B hymn arrangement of the traditional spiritual. It is written in 4/4 time and marked “With a soulful swing.” The arrangement uses a one-sharp key signature, a singing right-hand melody, steady left-hand harmonic support, two-note chords, slurs, dynamic changes, crescendo markings, and a slow final ending. The familiar refrain is presented several times, with the texture gradually becoming fuller as the piece moves forward.Measures 1–4 introduce the opening refrain. The right hand carries the melody for “Swing low, sweet chariot,” while the left hand supports with simple held intervals. The music begins at mezzo-piano, giving the opening a calm and soulful character.Measures 5–8 continue the refrain with “Comin’ for to carry me home.” The right hand becomes more rhythmic, and the left hand adds low supporting notes and short moving figures underneath. The phrase grows toward mezzo-forte before the refrain returns.Measures 9–16 repeat the “Swing low, sweet chariot” refrain with a fuller texture. The right hand includes more two-note sounds, while the left hand uses stronger chord tones and bass movement. This gives the second statement more weight than the opening.Measures 17–24 begin the verse text, “I looked over Jordan, and what did I see.” The melody continues in the right hand, while the left hand provides steady harmonic support. The phrase leads naturally back into “Comin’ for to carry me home.”Measures 25–32 continue the verse with “A band of angels comin’ after me.” The dynamic grows to forte, then returns to mezzo-forte for the final refrain. The repeated text and steady accompaniment make this section feel like the strongest part of the arrangement.The final “Very slowly” section closes the piece. The harmony becomes broader, the music slows with a ritardando, and the final measures end very softly at pianissimo with a low 8va bass note.Interesting fact: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” is one of the best-known African American spirituals. 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