“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is a classic pop song more commonly played on the ukulele but also sounds beautiful and easy to play on the flute as well.ĭue to the repetitive nature of this song and relatively limited note range, this well-known pop song is easy to learn and easy to spice up a bit with grace notes as players become more confident and advanced. Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole) The whole song may be a bit more complicated, but starting with the chorus and added to it will help beginners progress and have fun. For beginners who are looking for something that is poppy, upbeat, and fun, this song is a great place to start. This chorus of this song is super easy and only requires five notes. This well-known pop song is sure to impress friends and family members, but it’s slow and right in the middle range of the flute, so it’s great for beginners and fun for everyone to enjoy. “We Will Rock You” is a classic rock song from the 1970’s that’s still relevant today and fun to learn on just about any instrument. If you’d like the sheet music for these songs, most of them can be found in this collection. If you’re after something a bit more contemporary, we’ve got you covered with this killer selection of easy pop songs to try out on the flute. Played on the low to middle range of the flute makes it a calming song that is also easy to play. This is one of the most famous lullabies in the western world and is sure to learn your audience feeling relaxed and ready for a nap. However, because the simple eighth-note runs pairs with a few quarter and half notes here and there, it’s a fun classical piece for beginners. “Can Can” can be a bit of a challenging song when played up to tempo, which is around 130 beats per minute. It’s also a lot of fun to play with the upbeat tempo, and with most of the notes being on the staff, the range is good for beginners. This classical song dates back to the early 1800’s and is famous for being part of Rossini’s last opera. Even as a simple warmup exercise, beginners can benefit from it. Though it was originally written for orchestra, it’s great practice for beginner flute players who are struggling to produce clear, long tones. This song is a very simple, dark piece of classical music by Mozart. Though there is a lot of movement among the notes, it’s still relatively simple, making it a great challenge for beginner flautists.
This classical song is slightly more upbeat and has a kind of bouncy flow to it. It’s upbeat, easy to learn, and fun to play. This old-timey hymn that would often be sang on plantations in the early 1900’s is a classic that’s easily recognizable for many, though they may not know the origin of the song.
The 3/8 time signature makes it a bit more advanced, but the note range and allegretto tempo still make it great fun for beginners to dip their toes into classical music. This is classified as an aria, and the bouncy melody somewhat resembles a butterfly floating from flower to flower. This infamous tune, also known as “The ABC Song” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” is known for being one of the very first songs that young musicians learn on almost any instrument ranging from flute and clarinet to piano and guitar. “Jingle Bells,” with the repetitive same three notes being played multiple times with only a few other notes slipped in for a bit of variety, is a Christmas classic that is perfect for beginner flute players ready to show off their newfound skills at Christmas. You can impress your friends and celebrate their birthday with your newfound musical skills on flute!
You can’t call yourself a musician and not be able to play “Happy Birthday!” This song – traditionally sung or played at birthday celebrations – is easy to learn. Often referred to as The Wedding March or The Wedding Song, this song is slow, consisting of mostly half notes, and is great practice for beginner flute players to work on breath control and really get those notes singing out clearly. Yankee Doodleįor beginner flute players who are starting to gain a bit of confidence, “Yankee Doodle” can help push them a little beyond their comfort zone while still remaining in the range of notes for beginners. This song will inevitably appear in most beginner flute books, even if it’s called by another name.
Hot Cross Bunsįor any flute player who has learned the first three notes one their flute, “Hot Cross Buns” is likely one of the first songs on their list of tunes to learn to play. If you’d like the sheet music (as well as some warm-ups and exercises) for these classic songs, most of them can be found in this collection. From Hot Cross Buns to Hark The Herald, you’re sure to find something to run with. If you’re after a set of easy go-to classics for learning the flute, then look no further.
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