Written and performed by Malvina Reynolds in 1962, then later a hit for Pete Seeger, ‘Little Boxes’ is a very catchy, well-known tune which is perfect for beginners to practice. Did you know? This song was used as the intro for the TV series ‘Weeds’ and each episode featured a stylized cover by different artists, […]
1960-1980
Flute notes for songs written between 1960-1980.
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Released in 1961, “Stand By Me” is a classic well-loved song which is known worldwide. It’s been famously covered by former Beatles member John Lennon, Seal, Florence + the Machine, Mickey Gilley, Maurice White, Prince Royce, Otis Redding, Cher, Tina Turner, Billy Campbell, Seal, Imagine Dragons, Michael Bolton and many, many others. Enjoy playing along to the easy letter […]
Feed the Birds – Mary Poppins (Disney)
A beautiful, slow tune sung by Julie Andrews in the film ‘Mary Poppins’. The letter notes make this challenging piece much more approachable for beginners and novices, enjoy 🙂 Feed the Birds – Mary Poppins (Disney) was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
Lean on Me – Bill Withers / Glee
This is one of only 9 songs to have made it to #1 with two different artists – the other chat-topping performance was by Club Nouveau in 1987 which featured in a film. Did you know? “Lean On Me” has also been covered by Bonnie Tyler, Michael Bolton, The Temptations, Mary J Blige, The Beautiful […]
Do You Hear What I Hear? – Bing Crosby
Another Christmas carol to practice, a very low one this time – I hope you enjoy playing the notes 🙂 Do You Hear What I Hear? – Bing Crosby was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
Hotel California – The Eagles
A classic song known world-wide, ‘Hotel California’ was also part of the soundtrack to The Big Lebowski and has a Spanish flamenco cover version by the Gypsy Kings, and has also recently been covered by Passenger. Hotel California – The Eagles was last modified: February 7th, 2018 by nat
Happy Xmas (War is Over) – John Lennon / Yoko Ono
A song created separately from the Beatles, this famous Christmas tune was also in-part a protest against the Vietnam war. A varied note range makes the letter notes below great practice for beginners 🙂 Did you know? This has been covered by Celine Dion, Sarah McLachlan, The Fray, Neil Diamond, Sarah Brightman, Carly Simon, Jessica Simpson and […]
Once Upon a Dream – Sleeping Beauty (Disney)
From Disney’s 1964 animated classic, Sleeping Beauty, and recently in the spotlight again since featuring on the Maleficent soundtrack, performed by Lana Del Rey. Once Upon a Dream – Sleeping Beauty (Disney) was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
A Spoonful of Sugar – Mary Poppins (Disney)
From the Walt Disney musical film Mary Poppins, enjoy Julie Andrews singing the great beginner tune 🙂 A Spoonful of Sugar – Mary Poppins (Disney) was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
Let’s Go Fly a Kite – Mary Poppins (Disney)
The letter notes for “Let’s go fly a kite”, from the Walt Disney musical film Mary Poppins, makes for a great practice song for beginners on flute, piano, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, voice, guitar and more 🙂 Let’s Go Fly a Kite – Mary Poppins (Disney) was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat