Here’s my best attempt at ‘Midnight Train’ by Sam Smith – it sounded pretty close when playing along to the youtube video ๐ There’s only a handful of different notes in the song, however they’re mostly #’s, so great practice using irregular keys ๐ Midnight Train – Sam Smith was last modified: May 27th, 2018 […]
Pop
A collection of popular tunes for flute and piccolo – some new, some old.
Perfect Day – Lou Reed
“Perfect Day” is a timeless pop-rock ballad, having been performed originally by Lou Reed then covered by Duran Duran, Bono, David Bowie, Elton John, Boyzone, Tom Jones, Heather Small and Susan Boyle among many others. Enjoy the music notes below ๐ Perfect Day – Lou Reed was last modified: March 29th, 2018 by nat
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Everyone loves “Don’t Stop Believing’”, whether you heard the original, or on TV (might have Glee you found this, for me it was Scrubs :D) – it’s also been covered by the Northern Kings (one of my faves!), the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Mary J Blige, and by a bunch of celebrities in the ‘Rock […]
Freedom! ’90 – George Michael
George Michael is one of my favourites! Here are the music notes to ‘Freedom’ – it’s nice and easy to play, and if you play it to the right rhythm, it’s really recognisable too ๐ Happy practice! Freedom! ’90 – George Michael was last modified: May 7th, 2018 by nat
Sugar – Maroon 5
“Sugar” was a massive hit worldwide for Maroon 5 a few years back – a simple catchy melody which is perfect for beginners to practice on any instrument, enjoy the letter notes below ๐ Sugar – Maroon 5 was last modified: April 28th, 2018 by nat
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
A lovely simple tune that most will be familiar with, Green Day’s “Good Riddance” (sometimes referred to as “Time Of Your Life”) from 1997 – a blast from the past! I hope you enjoy the letter notes – it’s great fun to play ๐ Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day was last […]
Leave Me Alone – Michael Jackson
A really catchy song, “Leave Me Alone” is from Michael Jackson’s 7th studio album ‘Bad’ released in 1987. It has that classic 80’s MJ vibe, a great one for beginners on any instrument ๐ Leave Me Alone – Michael Jackson was last modified: April 29th, 2018 by nat
Fernando – ABBA
An ABBA classic, Fernando was released in 1980 as it one of a handful of singles to have sold more than 10 million copies around the the world. There’s an English, Swedish and Spanish language version – i’ve transcribed the English version below. I hope you enjoy playing – it’s a great simple one for […]
Walk Like An Egyptian – The Bangles
The catchy Bangles tune “Walk Like An Egyptian” has simpler notes in it than i realised, it seems it’s just the speed/rhythm of the tune which makes it a bit tricky to play – a good challenge that i’m enjoying trying to master, I hope you enjoy it too ๐ Walk Like An Egyptian – […]
Dream a Little Dream of Me – The Mamas & The Papas
A really fun song to play that everyone will know in one form or another! “Dream a Little Dream of Me” has taken many forms over the years, appearing in film, TV and it’s been covered by many artists. It’s a relatively simple tune, not too fast either, so it’s perfect for beginners. And I […]