“Lovefool” was released by The Cardigans in 1996 and topped the European charts. It became popular in America after featuring in the 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet” (with Leonardo DiCaprio Claire Danes), then in 1999 “Cruel Intentions” and more recently being covered by the Glee cast. A catchy and upbeat tune, the challenge will come […]
Film
Tunes from movies to play on flute and piccolo.
For Good – Wicked
“For Good” is from the 2003 hit musical Wicked and was written by the composer Stephen Schwartz. It is a farewell song performed as a duet by the main characters Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the South) as a farewell. Quite a low tune, which sounds good […]
Silver Bells – Bing Crosby / Carol Richards
“Silver Bells” is a popular Christmas song, which was first performed by Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell in 1950 for the 1951 film “The Lemon Drop Kid”. “Silver Bells” was also recorded by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards in 1950 which over time became the more popular version. It first hit the charts in the […]
Sixteen Going On Seventeen – The Sound Of Music
“Sixteen Going On Seventeen” is a song from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stage show “The Sound of Music” and then later used in the 1965 film featuring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Another great beginner tune to play, happy practice π Sixteen Going On Seventeen – The Sound Of Music was last modified: […]
Oh, What a Beautiful Morning – Oklahoma!
“Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” was published in 1943 by Rodgers and Hammerstein and is the opening song in the musical film “Oklahoma!”. A fun and easy tune to play, happy practice π Did you know?! “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” has been covered by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Ray Charles,Β Gracie Fields and Pentatonix. Oh, […]
Somebody to Love – Queen
“Somebody to Love” is a song by the British rock band Queen which was released in 1976. It was written by the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury, who’s life has been immortalised in the 2018 film “Bohemian Rhapsody”. A slightly trickier one to play due to the wide note range, but fun to give […]
Climb Every Mountain – The Sound Of Music
“Climb Ev’ry Mountain” is a song from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stage show “The Sound of Music” and then later used in the 1965 film featuring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Another lovely tune to play, a nice slow one making it easier for beginners π Climb Every Mountain – The Sound Of […]
Skyfall – Adele
The main theme song for the 2012 James Bond film “Skyfall” is performed by British artist Adele. It topped the charts around the world and was another smash hit for Adele. Enjoy the letter notes, it gets a bit warbly at the end π Skyfall – Adele was last modified: October 28th, 2018 by nat
Somewhere – West Side Story
Originally recorded in 1957 and sung by Reri Grist for the West Side Story Broadway show soundtrack, then later for the 1961 feature film by Natalie Wood. A popular song, it has also been covered by Matt Monro, Tom Waits, Barbra Steisand, Aretha Franklin, Pet Shop Boys, P. J. Proby, The Supremes, Phil Collins and […]
I Just Can’t Wait To Be King – The Lion King (Disney)
A lively and upbeat song from Disney’s 1994 animated musical film “The Lion King” where Simba excitedly plans out his future reign. I hope you enjoy playing along with the letter notes below, let me know how you get on π I Just Can’t Wait To Be King – The Lion King (Disney) was last […]