The first of a bunch of Les Misรฉrables songs to come! I’ve got a bit obsessed with this song recently, it’s so lovely and so sad ๐ But it makes a great piece for beginners to practice. I’ve enjoyed shifting it up a bit to play it on the flute – I hope you enjoy […]
1980-1990
Flute notes for songs written in the 80’s!
Take on Me – A-ha
The catchiest, squeakiest, highest-pitch 80’s is finally here, “Take on Me” by A-ha – get ready for an extra challenging challenge (and in my case, a burst ear drum!) It turns out “Take on Me” has one of the biggest pitch ranges of any song I’ve done so far on this site, spanning nearly 3 […]
Super Mario Bros. Theme – Nintendo
A fairly accurate transcription of the Mario theme tune, if I may say so myself! It’s pretty challenging and not easy to read (first song i’ve done with no lyrics…!) so good luck – it’s super fun to play when you can work up to speed ๐ Super Mario Bros. Theme – Nintendo was last […]
Hello – Lionel Richie
Reaching number 1 around the world, “Hello” by Lionel Richie has featured in film and TV including Glee, Herbie, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Family Guy, Shrek, Seinfeld, Community, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Happy Feet and Shrek Forever After. Hello – Lionel Richie was last modified: May 31st, 2018 by nat
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” was released byย Whitney Houston in 1987 and was also covered later by Glee cast. It makes a great practice piece for beginners on any instrument. Enjoy the music notes below, letters starting with a caret (^) are in the higher octave ๐ I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston […]
Careless Whisper – George Michael
George Michael really traverses the scales in the smash hit ‘Careless Whisper’ – a great piece for beginners to practice playing higher notes. Did you know?ย ‘Careless Whisper’ has been covered by Gloria Gaynor, Bananarama, Seether, PostModern Jukebox and 90’s pop group O-Town. Careless Whisper – George Michael was last modified: August 1st, 2018 by […]
Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
Rick Astley’s most well-known track, everyone has had the pleasure of hearing ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ before! Released in the UK in 1987, this classic 80’s track has has a recent revival as an internet sensation known as ‘Rickrolling’. It makes a challenging piece for beginner musicians, as there are a bunch of fast […]
Red Red Wine – UB40
Originally performed by Neil Diamond in 1967, the most popular version of ‘Red Red Wine’ was released in 1983 by UB40. I hope you enjoy the beginner music notes are below ๐ Red Red Wine – UB40 was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid
A song known across the generations since being released on 4 separate occasions – the first in 1984, second in 1989, the third in 2004 and the most recent in 2014. The lyrics and structure of the song change marginally between versions, I’ve used the lyrics to the original as that’s the one I know […]
One Love – Bob Marley
This popular reggae / rhythm and blues was recorded by Bob Marley and The Wailers in 1977 – the letter notes are below ๐ One Love – Bob Marley was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat