Folk songs from around the world (with a British bias :P)
The 1974 ABBA song “Honey, Honey” was the follow-up to their first hit, Waterloo. It’s sung in the opening scene in the stage show and film “Mamma Mia”. Enjoy practising with the letter notes below 🙂 Honey, Honey – ABBA was last modified: October 27th, 2018 by nat
Released in 1971, “American Pie” is a song by American musician Don McLean. It became chart-topping hit in the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. It hit #1 again in 2000 when Madonna released her cover version. I hope you enjoy practising the the letter notes below, it’s a fun one to play (though I […]
Releasead in 1963 by Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind” was a bit of a protest song against war and it’s held onto that legacy today. It has been covered by other artists including Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell Pete Seeger, and Peter Paul & Mary. A lovely easy tune to learn and practice with, sticking […]
“The Holly and the Ivy” is a traditional British folk Christmas carol which dates back to the early 1800’s. A well-know tune that’s lovely practice to play – enjoy the lette notes below, whatever your intrument 🙂 The Holly and the Ivy – Traditional was last modified: October 21st, 2018 by nat
A traditional American folk tune, ‘Oh! Susanna’ is sung by children up and down the country, it’s considered one of the top Western-style songs of all time. It’s a bit trucker to play than it seems, but a great one to practice! Enjoy 🙂 Oh! Susanna – Traditional was last modified: September 22nd, 2018 by […]
Tracy Chapman released “Fast Car” in 1988, topping the charts around the world. The melodic chorus part at the end is the best bit, enjoy the music notes below 🙂 Did you know?! “Fast Car” has been covered by Jonas Blue, Tobtok, The Flying Pickets, Hundred Reasons, Kelly Clarkson, Gabrielle, Sam Smith, Birdy and Mutya […]
This well-know traditional Cuban tune has been covered by many artists and the melody has featured in adverts, ring tones, door bells…! Whilst this is a really well-known tune, I’d have had no clue of the name before it was requested by a user on the forum – now I know! 😀 There are verses […]
A decidedly political folk song, written and performed by Pete Seeger in 1955 and has been notably covered by The Kingston Trio, Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton and Earth, Wind and Fire, as well as being translated into 30+ different languages – it’s one known all over the world 🙂 Where Have All the Flowers Gone […]
“So Long, Farewell” is a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1959 classic musical film, “The Sound of Music”. The letter notes below are useful to beginners on most instruments – shift the key up or down as necessary 🙂 So Long, Farewell – The Sound of Music was last modified: February 25th, 2018 by nat
An old English Victorian school-children’s song about the various Church Bells around London – it’s a fun and simple piece for anyone to play on any instrument 🙂 Oranges and Lemons – Traditional was last modified: March 18th, 2018 by nat
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