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 π Oh! Susanna – Traditional was last modified: August 24th, 2018 by […]
Folk
Folk songs from around the world (with a British bias :P)
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
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 π 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 […]
Guantanamera – Traditional
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! π There are verses […]
Where Have All the Flowers Gone – Pete Seeger
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 π Where Have All the Flowers Gone […]
So Long, Farewell – The Sound of Music
“So Long, Farewell” is a song from Rodgers and Hammersteinβs 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 π So Long, Farewell – The Sound of Music was last modified: February 25th, 2018 by nat
Oranges and Lemons – Traditional
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 π Oranges and Lemons – Traditional was last modified: March 18th, 2018 by nat
Hakuna Matata – The Lion King (Disney)
The icon tune from Disney’s 1994 animated classic, “The Lion King” – the letter notes for Hakuna Matata are a bit high pitched so may be a challenge for beginners, but also great fun to master π Hakuna Matata – The Lion King (Disney) was last modified: May 2nd, 2018 by nat
When the Saints Go Marching in – Traditional
A traditional gospel Christian hymn which was famously recorded in 1938 by Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra and also been sung by Judy Garland,Β Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Bruce Springsteen, Tears for Fears, Dolly Parton and many others. It’s a well-known song that will be known to many people around the world and is great for […]
The Lonely Shepherd – Gheorghe Zamfir (Kill Bill Soundtrack)
Who hasn’t tried to play some of those catchy “Kill Bill” melodies?! Well, here’s the intro to the feature piece played beautifully byΒ Gheorghe Zamfir on panpipes π This is the recognisable intro bit, great for impressing your friends! I may add to / finish it in time πΒ The Lonely Shepherd – Gheorghe Zamfir (Kill […]
If I Were a Rich Man – Fiddler on the Roof
A really catchy, fun tune to play – “If I Were a Rich Man” is a song which is mad of simple notes that are played quite quickly, so easy to play and a fun challenge to master! The song was made famous in the 1964 musical film “Fiddler on the Roof” and has been […]