For the Dancing and the Dreaming – Alto Recorder or Sopranino & Chords (PDF) – Key C–D

For the Dancing and the Dreaming
Franchise / Source: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (film, 2014)
Key / study reference: C – D
Arrangement: Alto Recorder or Sopranino and Chords (Didactic edition)
Special features: chords included, recorder fingering indications on the notes, and an extra version with time-marker lines
Composer credit: John Powell & Jónsi
Period: Modern (21st century)
Type: Film song / theme (didactic instrumental arrangement)
Format: Digital download (PDF) — 2 files (2.8MB)

About this piece

“For the Dancing and the Dreaming” is one of the most loved songs from How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014). Its melody is warm, lyrical, and naturally song-like, which makes it especially effective as a study piece for recorder players.

This edition follows the same didactic concept as the soprano version, but here adapted for alto recorder or sopranino. It includes chords, which is a major practical advantage: many sheet music editions provide only the melody, while this version already gives harmonic support for accompaniment, rehearsal, arranging, and performance. That makes the material much more useful and helps justify its value as a complete study edition rather than a simple melody transcription.

Another important feature is the use of recorder fingering indications on the notes, which gives visual help without overcrowding the page with note names. It also includes an extra version with time-marker lines, helping the player understand note values and rhythmic placement more clearly. This is especially useful for students who need stronger rhythmic orientation while learning a lyrical film melody.

The study references here are C – D, and unlike the soprano version, this edition does not include the additional A – C reference. Even so, the material remains practical and musically clear, giving the player a strong visual and harmonic guide for study and performance.

Why this Alto Recorder or Sopranino + Chords edition is especially valuable

• Chords included: a major practical advantage for accompaniment and performance.
• Reviewed harmonic support: much more useful than a melody-only version.
• Recorder fingering support: helps visual orientation directly on the notes.
• Extra version with time-marker lines: makes rhythm and note values easier to understand.
• Flexible use: suitable both for study and for performance-ready practice.

Performance tips

Treat it like a vocal song: use gentle articulation, keep the tone centered, and think in long phrase arcs instead of bar-by-bar playing. Let the chords guide the emotional direction of the melody. If you repeat sections, create subtle contrast with softer dynamics first time and a warmer, fuller second time.

What you receive

• 2 PDF files (2.8MB) as listed on the product page.