A classic Queen hit, upbeat and way more high-pitched than I realised! A great piece if you’re looking to really span the octaves 🙂 Did you know? Apart from being featured in the hit film Shaun of the Dead, this “Don’t Stop Me Now” has also been covered by McFly, Katy Perry, Olly Murs and […]
Written and performed by Randy Newman for the Disney Pixar film Toy Story, it’s since been used in all the sequels too. Did you know? There’s a Spanish version by the Gypsy Kings and an Italian version by Riccardo Cocciante. You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story (Disney) was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 […]
One of the most popular Christmas songs enjoy the letter notes to ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ 🙂 Did you know? This has also been sung by the Spice Girls, Girls Aloud, Oasis, R.E.M., and Steps! Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens was last modified: May 23rd, 2018 by nat
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, […]
An old English Christian Christmas carol, based of a poem published around 1872. The letter notes below are great for beginners to practice on any instrument 🙂 Did you know? It was featured in the Dr Who 2010 Christmas special, sung by Katherine Jenkins. In The Bleak Midwinter – Traditional was last modified: March 3rd, […]
R.E.M.’s popular hit in letter note form 🙂 Perhaps you’ll know it from Glee? A great piece for beginners on flute, piccolo, piano, keyboard, and more. Losing My Religion – R.E.M. was last modified: May 31st, 2018 by nat
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 […]
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
A popular traditional English Christmas carol, it’s one of the oldest dating back to the 16th century. Did you know? It’s been featured in Glee and famously covered by Bing Crosby, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey, Pentatonix, and Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Traditional was last modified: May 31st, 2018 […]
Released in 1989, “Right Here Waiting For You” was written by Richard Marx and was his best selling and most covered single. He wrote it as a love letter to his wife, Cynthia Rhodes – the actress who played Penny in Dirty Dancing. This is a great intermediate practice piece, often reaching into the higher notes. […]
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