The classic Irish Christmas song, the ‘Fairytale of New York’ us officially the UK’s favourite Christmas tune and it’s nice piece and easy for beginners to play ๐ Did you know? Low notes are marked with a dot (.) and high ones with a caret (^) Fairytale of New York – The Pogues was last […]
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Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
Topping the British and American charts, was an instant global sucess and makes a great practice piece for beginners on most instruments ๐ Did you know?! “Wish You Were Here” has been covered by many musicians includingย Limp Bizkit, Rasputina, Alpha Blondy, Europe, Ed Sheerian, Susan Boyle, Shakespears Sister and Avenged Sevenfold. Wish You Were Here […]
Little Drummer Boy – Traditional
A popular Christmas song known over the ages, having been first recorded by the real life Trapp Family Singers (inspiring the hit film ‘The Sound of Music’). It’s also been covered in an episode of Glee ๐ Did you know? This has been covered by Boney M., Harry Simeone, The Jackson 5, Bing Crosby, Johnny […]
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
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 ๐ 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 […]
Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
One of the most popular Christmas songs enjoy the letter notes to ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ ๐ 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
In The Bleak Midwinter – Traditional
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 ๐ 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, […]
Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
R.E.M.’s popular hit in letter note form ๐ 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
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 ๐ Feed the Birds – Mary Poppins (Disney) was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Traditional
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 […]
Right Here Waiting For You – Richard Marx
Released in 1989, “Rightย 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. […]