A country track first recorded in 1939 which Johnny Cash then later covered in 1969 and it’s now the version most people think of. It has also been covered by other big names such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin to name just a few. It’s a […]
Pop
A collection of popular tunes for flute and piccolo – some new, some old.
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
The song “You Raise Me Up” has an interesting backstory – it was originally released by British band Secret Garden in 2002, and didn’t make an impact at all. A year later in 2003, Josh Groban covered it which became hugely popular in the US. It wasn’t until a few years later when Westlife covered […]
Chandelier – Sia
I came across this song by accident, being covered by a very talented band named Puddles Pity Party / PostModern Jukebox then realised it was a cover of a song by Sia. The video is quite something! I’ve worked out the letter notes to the Sia version as it’s the original and more popular, it’s a […]
Photograph – Ed Sheeran
The letter notes below are for “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran – a great one for beginners to practice the sharps and flats! It has a nice slow rhythm and a nice melody, I hope it’s one you enjoy 🙂 Photograph – Ed Sheeran was last modified: October 15th, 2018 by nat
Jolene – Dolly Parton
The letter notes below are for “Jolene” which was released in 1973. It was both written and performed by American country singer Dolly Parton, Rolling Stone named it one of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. “Jolene” has been covered numerous times by many artists across all genres, including The White Stripes, Pentatonix, Olivia […]
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Kate Bush is one of my favourites, especially her older stuff! “Running Up That Hill” is one of her most popular and has been covered by Within Temptation and Placebo. I’ve always loved this song and really enjoy being able to play it – it’s not too fast so I nearly managed to keep up […]
ABC – The Jackson 5
This catchy tune by the Jackson 5 features a very young Michael Jackson singing the well-loved track, ‘ABC’ is really fun to play – the chorus part mainly =D Enjoy! ABC – The Jackson 5 was last modified: November 19th, 2018 by nat
Marry You – Bruno Mars
A lovely song from Bruno Mars, one you should have heard at some point! “Marry You” has been on the radio, in the shops, in adverts – you’ll recognise it when you start playing! Happy practice 🙂 Marry You – Bruno Mars was last modified: October 15th, 2018 by nat
Beat it – Michael Jackson
Another Michael Jackson hit, this one with a powerful message which is as relevant today as it was in 1982 when “Beat It” was released. A fun one to play – happy practice! Beat it – Michael Jackson was last modified: October 11th, 2018 by nat
I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
A wonderful song that everyone will have heard, “I Can See Clearly Now” initially became popular after it’s release in 1972 in the UK and US and has been covered many times since. It was used as part of the soundtrack in the 1993 film Cool Runnings, introducing it to a new generation. Uplifting to […]