The Star Spangled Banner

Composer

John Stafford Smith

Arranger

Michael Hendrix

Publisher

Michael Hendrix

Genre

Classical / Instrumental

Instrumentation

Classical guitar

Scored for

Solo

Type of score

For a single performer

Key

A major

Movement(s)

>1 to 1 from 1

Duration

1'10"

Difficulty

Medium

Year of composition

1814

Description
The national anthem of the United States of America.
I believe the tune is dated some time in the 18th century. The lyrics were written in 1814 and it became the official "National Anthem" in 1931.