Ray Palmer: 6 scores in the catalogue

This collection reflects catalog attributions. Biographical information and attributions have not been independently researched.

The catalogue assigns 6 scores to Ray Palmer. No independent biography is recorded, and the material is classical repertoire; the page therefore sticks to what the files contain. Playing time is roughly 2 minutes, with 827 notated notes in all. Lyrics appear in 5 scores; 5 use the catalog's default complexity index.

Start with Away from earth my spirit turns - Ray Palmer, O sweetly breathe the lyres above - Ray Palmer or In the shadow of the rock Let me rest - Ray Palmer, the three most-viewed entries. All entries can be read on screen, transposed and downloaded; PDF is standard, with MusicXML and MIDI on most files.

About Ray Palmer

The catalogue assigns 6 scores to Ray Palmer. No independent biography is recorded, and the material is classical repertoire; the page therefore sticks to what the files contain.

The collection runs to about 2 minutes and 827 notated notes. 5 entries sit at complexity index 0, 1 at index 1 and 0 at index 2. 5 scores include lyrics, so the set is useful to singers as well as instrumentalists.

Because the catalogue preserves the original file titles, duplicate spellings and appended composer names are common. Check the scoring before you print, and use the related links to move between composers in the same genre. The works below are the most-viewed entries in this group. Every entry can be previewed in the browser, transposed into a comfortable key and downloaded as a PDF. MusicXML and MIDI files are available where the uploader provided them, and the score view is rendered from the notation file. The catalogue records duration, note count, track count and complexity for each file, so settings can be compared before opening them. Titles are preserved as uploaded, so the same piece may appear under more than one spelling or with the composer's name appended. The related composers below share the same broad repertoire and are a useful next step after this collection.

Listening and playing notes

These are vocal scores: expect underlaid text, short phrases and refrains that repeat. Keep the words clear and let the accompaniment support rather than cover the voices. The collection runs to about 2 minutes, so most individual pieces are short. Check the scoring named on the file before printing. The complexity index is a rough proxy for notation density, not a formal grade.

Selected scores

  1. Away from earth my spirit turns

    Among the most-opened files here (6 views), at complexity index 0 and about 0.4 minutes.

  2. O sweetly breathe the lyres above

    A classical repertoire piece with 4 views, complexity index 0 and a running time of about 0.3 minutes.

  3. In the shadow of the rock Let me rest

    A classical repertoire piece with 3 views, complexity index 1 and a running time of about 0.4 minutes.

  4. O Jesus, sweet the tears I shed

    A classical repertoire piece with 2 views, complexity index 0 and a running time of about 0.4 minutes.

  5. Lord, thou on earth didst love thine own

    A classical repertoire piece with 1 views, complexity index 0 and a running time of about 0.4 minutes.

  6. Thy Father's house, thine [thy] own bright home

    A classical repertoire piece with 1 views, complexity index 0 and a running time of about 0.4 minutes.

Questions about Ray Palmer

How many Ray Palmer scores are on TuneViva?

There are 6 scores, running to about 2 minutes of music and 827 notated notes.

Can I download these scores as PDFs?

Yes. Every entry can be previewed, transposed and downloaded; PDF is standard, with MusicXML and MIDI where the file provides them.

Are the scores public domain?

The catalogue lists them as public domain or CC0. Check the individual file before republishing.

What is the most-viewed Ray Palmer score?

Away from earth my spirit turns - Ray Palmer, with 6 views.

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Catalog editions and arrangements attributed to Ray Palmer.

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