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Norwegian music - MIDI files
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On this page I present some of the old traditional Norwegian music that was used in Norway. Some of the music is still alive and is used on different occasions.I also present some newer work kept in a traditional form
The music is presented as MIDI files. If you run Windows, and have a soundcard in your computer you should be able to hear the recordings. I made these files using a Soundblaster® Creative Live soundcard. It sounds pretty good on this card. I will not accept any critisism unless you have judged the recordings with this card or other wavetable cards J . Some computers are fitted with FM-synthesizers. They will play the files, but it doesn't sound very good. The files can of course be played on any synthesizer that read Standard MIDI Format. The output will depend on the setup of your device.
When making MIDI files I try to make it a little inaccurate to make it sound like it is a human being playing. Hopefully you will find these recordings interesting. I will try to make this list grow as fast as possible.
I frequently get questions about the sheetmusic for these songs. I can provide the sheetmusic for most of the music. I am planning to organize a web-shop. Until I do I will have to aks you for a monetary contibution to cover materials and postage. Go to contact information to send your request.
The arrangements on this site is copyrighted by Martin Eidhammer and may not be used without his permission.
Norwegian music - MIDI files
| Hymns: | Dances: | Misc: |
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The Norwegian National Anthem - Ja, vi elsker The Norwegian National Hymn - Gud signe vårt dyre fedreland Et lidet
barn så lystelig |
Kvennhusvalsen - "the Mill waltz" |
Per Spellmann Norwegian folk song |
Childrens songs
I am sometimes asked about Norwegian children songs. If you are looking for CDs I suggest you go to the Norwegian publisher Grappa and look at their offers. They publish four CDs named "Våre beste barnesanger" - "Our best children songs". At this site you can listen to samples, pay to download the songs or order the CDs. I have not heard these CDs myself so I can not guarrantee the quality. Here is the link to Grappa. Search by "Album" and search for "Våre beste".
Search for Norwegian sheetmusic at Sheetmusic.com
Find CD's with Norwegian music at Amazon.com
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