Born Free – Matt Monro

“Born Free” was written for the 1966 film of the same name and has been covered by many big names such as Frank Sinatra, Roger Williams, Andy Williams, Ed Ames and Brian May. The letter notes below will be useful to beginners practicing any instrument ๐Ÿ™‚ Born Free – Matt Monro was last modified: February […]

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My Girl – The Temptations

The Temptations released “My Girl” in 1965 which then became their first number 1 hit in the US. Otis Redding also had sucess with the same song, adding a more blues vibe. Both versions have appeared in film and TV. Enjoy the letter notes below ๐Ÿ™‚ My Girl – The Temptations was last modified: February […]

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It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones

Originally recorded in 1965 by Tom Jones, “It’s Not Unusual” is one of Tom Jones’ most well-known tracks and the music notes below make for a really fun piece for beginners on any instrument to practice with. Enjoy! It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat

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We are the Champions – Queen

Queen’s iconic hit “We are the Champions” is known all over the world and is retaliatory slow and simple, which makes it a great practice piece for beginners. The letter notes to the song can be used by beginners on most instruments – adjust the key up / down accordingly ๐Ÿ™‚ We are the Champions […]

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Scarborough Fair – Simon & Garfunkel

‘Scarborough Fair’ is a traditional English folk tune which was made popular byย Simon & Garfunkel in 1966. It has been covered by numerous artists including Carly Simon andย Sarah Brightman. It is a lovely piece for beginners to play, whatever their instrument, enjoy the letter notes below ๐Ÿ™‚ Scarborough Fair – Simon & Garfunkel was last […]

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Theme from New York, New York – Frank Sinatra

Play the famous theme tune to “New York, New York” which was famously attributed to Frank Sinatra however was initially performed by Liza Minnelli (Judy Garland’s daughter) in the film. Queen also covered this for the film Highlander (worth a listen!). “New York, New York” has also been covered byย Michael Bolton, Hans Zimmer, David Hasselhoff, […]

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Walk On By – Dionne Warwick

With it’s numerous cover versions, everyone has heard a version of ‘Walk on By’ at some point. Enjoy the music notes below, its great for beginners on flute, piano, clarinet, trumpet, xylophone, whatever ๐Ÿ™‚ Did you know?!ย  “Walk on By” has has some very successful cover versions by many artists including Isaac Hayes, The Stranglers, […]

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