“Climb Ev’ry Mountain” is a song from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stage show “The Sound of Music” and then later used in the 1965 film featuring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Another lovely tune to play, a nice slow one making it easier for beginners π Climb Every Mountain – The Sound Of […]
1960-1980
Flute notes for songs written between 1960-1980.
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
The 1977 track “Just The Way You Are” was the song which propelled Billy Joel to fame prior to “Uptown Girl”. A well-known tune which is perfect for beginners, enjoy π Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel was last modified: October 29th, 2018 by nat
Honey, Honey – ABBA
The 1974 ABBA song “Honey, Honey” was the follow-up to their first hit, Waterloo. It’s sung in the opening scene in the stage show and film “Mamma Mia”. Enjoy practising with the letter notes below π Honey, Honey – ABBA was last modified: October 27th, 2018 by nat
American Pie – Don McLean
Released in 1971, “American Pie” is a song by American musician Don McLean. It became chart-topping hit in the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. It hit #1 again in 2000 when Madonna released her cover version. I hope you enjoy practising the the letter notes below, it’s a fun one to play (though I […]
Copacabana (At the Copa) – Barry Manilow
The 1978 song “Copacabana” was inspired by the real-life nightclub of the same name and the story in the song was later turned into a musical stage-show. A fun tune to play – I hope you enjoy the letter notes below π Copacabana (At the Copa) – Barry Manilow was last modified: October 26th, 2018 […]
Hopelessly Devoted – Grease
From the well-known and loved 1978 musical film Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted” is the main love song sung by Olivia Newton-John. It’s a really tricky one to play as it has a really wide and high pitched vocal range – i’m still trying to get it sounding ok (not sure i’ll ever be able to hit […]
Strawberry Fields Forever – The Beatles
The song “Strawberry Fields Forever” was released in 1967 by British rock band The Beatles. It’s a fun, easy one to play and quite simple for beginners to practice – enjoy the letter notes π Strawberry Fields Forever – The Beatles was last modified: October 23rd, 2018 by nat
Candy Man – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
From the 1971 film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, the song “Candy Man” is played in the opening scene where Charlie is visiting a sweet shop. It’s a fun tune to play and great for beginners though it may need to be shifted down a bit for some instruments as it is quite high […]
Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan
Releasead in 1963 by Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind” was a bit of a protest song against war and it’s held onto that legacy today. It has been covered by other artists including Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell Pete Seeger, and Peter Paul & Mary. A lovely easy tune to learn and practice with, sticking […]
Tomorrow – Annie
From the 1977 musical show and film Annie, “Tomorrow” is an iconic and hopeful piece sung by the main character. Cover versions have been recorded by Grace Jones, Barbra Streisand, Elaine Paige, Lea Salonga, Patti Smith and many others. This one is a bit more challenging, with a wider note range extending quite low. You […]