Sheet Music Archive
Here you will find a selection of songs and short tunes for traditional Norwegian wind instruments. Use the filters to narrow down by instrument, region and type.
Bansull frå Hemne
A simple lullaby that I learnt from Geir Egil Larsen from Verdal. Perfect for beginners!
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
From: Trøndelag
Bånsull fra Narjordet
Lullaby from Narjordet in Østerdalen, arranged for two equally tuned horns by Jørn Simenstad.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
From: Østerdalen
Bukkehornvals fra Verdalen
Bukkehorn waltz performed by Geir Egil Larsen, after Jon Suul - both from Verdal.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
From: Trøndelag
Gjendines bånsull
Norway's (probably) most famous lullaby, sung by Gjendine Slålien.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
Halling after Hans Gilland
A halling after Hans Gilland, continued by his son Harald Gilland — who was a renaissance man for the Meråker clarinet.
Can be played on: Meråker clarinet
From: Meråker, Trøndelag
Hallingen hans Martin Myhr
A "halling" (dance tune) by Geir Egil Larsen, dedicated to the renowned traditional dancer Martin Myhr.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
Hoppvals etter Hans Gilland
The only one of the clarinet tunes that Harald Gilland could remember his father actually playing on the clarinet.
Can be played on: Meråker clarinet
From: Meråker, Trøndelag
Lars Linkelifot
"Lars Linkelifot" is a Norwegian folk song that is known across large parts of Norway, with slightly different melodies and lyrics.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
Sautrall frå Østerdalen
Shepherd’s call after Jon Gjelten - a lively mountain song from Østerdalen that depicts mountain life and summer mountain pasture traditions.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
From: Østerdalen
Sprengar I after J.J. Brekken
One of the oldest tunes from Stordalen in Meråker, after Johannes J. Brekken (1858–1931).
Can be played on: Meråker clarinet
From: Meråker, Trøndelag
Svarttrosten
A pols after Ellen Marie Tangen, arranged for two equally tuned horns by Jørn Simenstad.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn
Don’t mourn, don’t cry
"Syrg ikkji, gråt ikkji" (Don't mourn, don't cry) is a song from Hallingdalen, with somewhat intense accompanying lyrics.
Can be played on: Bukkehorn, Flishorn, Meråker Clarinet
From: Hallingdalen
Waltz from Stordalen
A waltz from Stordalen in Meråker
Can be played on: Meråker clarinet
From: Meråker, Trøndelag