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Though Stephen Foster probably played the piano, he's more known for his accomplishments as a composer. Famous for songs "Oh Susanna" and "Camp-town Races", if there were pop stars in the 1800's, he was one of them. He also played guitar,violin,and more, but he mostly is passion it for playing piano. He mostly plays piano because he knows most of his 200 songs on that instrument, although he was also know for playing the Flute and picked up the guitar at a very early age, as well.
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∙ 13y agoHe wrote popular songs of a sentimental nature, often with themes related to the lifestyle of the southern black slaves of his time. He was not a Southerner himself but had a great deal of sympathy for the black slaves.
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∙ 11y agoFoster wrote 286 works in less than 20 years: 156 songs with piano accompaniment, 27 hymns, 5 piano pieces, 74 instrumental works and arrangements, 19 resetting of his songs for guitar accompaniment, 2 translations (from French and German), and 3 new lyrics to pre-existing melodies.
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∙ 10y agoStephen Foster wrote over 200 songs for minstrel shows and home singing. He never attempted anything as complex as an Opera or a full stage show. It's interesting to think what he might have done if he'd lived beyond 38 years old.
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∙ 14y agoStephen Foster wrote minstrel music. He had a lot of fans around the world.
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∙ 13y agoAbout 200 music pieces!!
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What came first Stephan foster Alan lomax guglielmo Marconi or Ralph peer?
Stephen Foster
Who wrote the song Beautiful Dreamer?
Stephen Collins Foster
The song beautiful dreamer was written by?
It was the last song written by American composer Stephen Foster, published postuhumously in 1864, the year Foster died.
What two things about Stephen foster kept him a poor man?
he was a great composer but a poor bussiness man
What type music of music is punta?
it's a type of music from Honduras
First professional songwriter in the united states?
Ralph peer Stephen Collins Foster is called the "father of America music" due to his career as a songwriter.
What is a Stephen foster album worth?
The value of a Stephen Foster album depends on the album and its condition. Foster is known as being the Father of American music.
Was the music of Stephen Foster was stolen by EP Christy?
yes
What has the author Stephen Foster written?
Stephen Foster has written: 'From Buddy to the Beatles' -- subject(s): Beatles, History and criticism, Performances, Rock music
What was Stephen foster childhood like?
Stephen Foster was born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the ninth child in the family. He was privately schooled and disliked every subject but music.
Who Was the first American composer to support himself entirely from the sale of his music?
Stephen Foster
Who did Stephen Collins Foster influence?
he inspired the whole country with his nice folk music
Who came first in folk music Bob Dylan pete seeger Stephen thomas Edison?
Stephen Foster
Who came first Guglielmo Marconi Stephen Foster Ralph Peer or Alan Lomax?
Stephen foster
Who came first Bob Dylan Thomas Edison Stephen Foster or Pete Seeger?
Stephen foster
Where was Stephen Foster born?
Stephen Foster was born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
What is Stephen Foster known for?
Stephen Foster is best known as the "father of American music". He was an American songwriter known for performing parlor and minstrel music. His best songs include "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair", "Old Folks at Home", and "Camptown Races".
