Choosing vintage sheet music is less about finding one universal winner than matching the music to who will play it, how many performers are involved, and whether you want a single work or a small collection. This group ranges from beginner ukulele material to intermediate piano and vocal music, with a children's piano story in between. Condition also matters: some pieces are marked Very Good, while others retain visible age wear or are described as Acceptable.
Quick take
- For a beginner ukulele player: *Smith's Comic Songs for the Ukulele* is the clearest match because it is a collection/song book specifically labeled beginner level.
- For solo piano repertoire: *Happy Hours (Reverie)* suits an intermediate pianist seeking a 1907 piece categorized across Classical, Folk, and Musicals.
- For a young pianist or story-centered music activity: *Cinderella: A Story with Music for Piano* brings together children's music, piano, and a narrative format.
- For two singers: *A Perfect Day* is the direct choice for soprano and alto, with piano accompaniment and a duo ensemble designation.
The listed range runs from USD 5.00 to USD 12.99. The lowest-priced selection is 62% below the highest-priced selection, but the price difference also reflects four notably different formats and uses: duet sheet music, a multi-song ukulele book, solo piano sheet music, and a children's piano story.
Listed price comparison
| Sheet music | Best fit | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Perfect Day Sheet Music Carrie Jacobs-Bond 1915 Duet Soprano Alto Boston Music | Soprano-and-alto duet with piano | USD 5.00 | |
| VINTAGE MUSIC BOOK - SMITH'S COMIC SONGS FOR THE UKULELE BY HAROLD WAGNER 1923 | Beginner ukulele collection | USD 5.99 | |
| VINTAGE 1907 "Happy Hours" (Reverie) Sheet Music - Percy Wenrich, Will Rossiter | Intermediate solo piano | USD 11.99 | |
| Vintage Cinderella Story With Music For Piano Sheet Music Ada Richter Presser US | Children's piano story | USD 12.99 |
Decision matrix
| If your priority is... | Pick | Why it fits | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| A collection rather than one standalone piece | *Smith's Comic Songs for the Ukulele* | It contains music and lyrics for 12 songs and is a collection/song book. | It is in Acceptable condition, with a torn edge on one page. |
| A single intermediate piano work | *Happy Hours (Reverie)* | It is designated for solo, intermediate-level piano. | Its genre description spans several categories, so it is not framed as a children's teaching piece. |
| Piano music paired with a familiar story | *Cinderella: A Story with Music for Piano* | It is a children's piano story book built around Cinderella. | The condition is Good rather than Very Good. |
| Music for two vocal parts | *A Perfect Day* | The title and ensemble designation identify a soprano-and-alto duo. | The cover and pages have age-related marks, stains, and a small tear. |
Concise product notes
Smith's Comic Songs for the Ukulele by Harold Wagner
This 1923 book makes sense for a player who wants more than one tune to explore. Its 12-song format, music-and-lyrics content, folk genre, and beginner experience level give it a defined role as a small ukulele song book rather than a single-sheet acquisition. The song titles point to comic material, which may appeal to someone building a period-flavored repertoire or simply looking for an unusual historical collection. The tradeoff is condition: it is listed as Acceptable and described as well used, with a piece torn from the edge of one page. The description says that tear does not remove music or text, but overall wear is a central part of this choice.
Happy Hours (Reverie) by Percy Wenrich
Choose *Happy Hours (Reverie)* when your goal is a standalone solo piano piece with an intermediate designation. The 1907 publication date and Will Rossiter publisher connect it to early twentieth-century printed music, while the genre labels-Classical, Folk, and Musicals-leave room for a shopper drawn to cross-category vintage repertoire. It is also the only selection here explicitly designated for a solo ensemble, making the intended performance setup especially straightforward. Its stated condition is Very Good, and its pages are described as unmarked and undamaged. The limitation is practical rather than condition-related: it is a single piece, not a collection, and it does not offer the narrative angle of *Cinderella* or the vocal parts of *A Perfect Day*.
Cinderella: A Story with Music for Piano by Ada Richter
*Cinderella: A Story with Music for Piano* is the natural fit for a pianist seeking children's music with a story-book dimension. This 1938 Theodore Presser Co. title is described as a softcover children's piano sheet-music story book, with Cinderella and her fairy godmother on the color-illustrated front cover. Its children's genre and piano focus make it more targeted than the broadly categorized *Happy Hours (Reverie)*. It is also presented as material for young piano students, combining a Cinderella narrative with music. The constraint is its Good condition, which places it below the two Very Good selections on the stated condition scale. It is best chosen for its specific theme and format, not as a substitute for vocal or ukulele music.
A Perfect Day by Carrie Jacobs-Bond
For a pair of singers, *A Perfect Day* has the most specific musical assignment in the group: a 1915 duet for soprano and alto voices with piano accompaniment. The duo ensemble designation and Piano, Vocal instrument listing make it suitable for a two-part performance rather than solo piano study. Its Easy Listening and Pop genre labels may also suit a shopper after a sentimental vocal selection from the period. The main limitation is age wear described on the copy: a stamp and mark on the front cover, light stains, a pencil mark, and a small tear. Even with a Very Good condition label, those visible details make it a choice for someone comfortable with a vintage, used presentation.
Final recommendation
Start with the performance setup. Pick *A Perfect Day Sheet Music Carrie Jacobs-Bond 1915 Duet Soprano Alto Boston Music* when you have soprano and alto singers; its USD 5.00 listed price also makes it the least expensive entry. Pick *Smith's Comic Songs for the Ukulele* for beginner-level ukulele playing and a 12-song book, accepting its Acceptable condition. For one intermediate piano work, *Happy Hours (Reverie)* is the focused solo choice and is listed in Very Good condition. Choose *Cinderella: A Story with Music for Piano* when the children's genre and story-with-music format are the deciding factors, even though it is the highest-priced option at USD 12.99.
