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Free Sheet Music Monthly Giveaway, February 2023

Released as a single in September 1977 and becoming one of the Bee Gees most popular and beloved songs, “How Deep Is Your Love?” is a tender slow-tempo ballad. It features beautiful vocal harmonies, a sweeping electronic keyboard chord progression, and a somber yet optimistic atmosphere that shines a light on the complexities of human relationships.

Now, you can add this timeless pop song to your repertoire with a free digital download of the sheet music. Arranged for piano and based on a performance by pianist Sangah Noona – whose improvisational flourishes and gentle softness adds newfound fun, flavor, and complexity to the original – this piece is sure to test your skills and wow any audience fortunate enough to hear this imaginative version.

Originally priced at $12.95, you can grab your digital copy of the sheet music for “How Deep Is Your Love?” for free throughout February 2023.

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Fun Facts About “How Deep Is Your Love?” by the Bee Gees:

• It was originally written for the soundtrack to the 1977 American dance drama film Saturday Night Fever, which included other Bee Gees songs “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever”.

• It ranked number 375 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and is listed at number 27 on Billboard’s All Time Top 100.

• In 1983, the Bee Gees were sued by Chicago-based songwriter Ronald Selle, who claimed that “How Deep Is Your Love?” stole melodic material from his song “Let It End”. The case was ultimately dismissed, however, as it was proven that “Let It End” shared striking similarities to “From Me To You” by The Beatles and other Bee Gees songs that predated his own song by several years.

• In 1996, the English pop group Take That released a cover version of “How Deep Is Your Love?”, which sold 671,000 copies and received Platinum sales status in the UK.

This version of “How Deep Is Your Love?” by the Bee Gees was transcribed by Tunescribers team member Angel P.

Exclusive Discount for Tunescribers Customers

To celebrate the season of love, that being Valentine’s Day on 14th February, we are delighted to share with you an exclusive discount code.

When you place a request for a custom project, simply type in the code VALENTUNES. Then, you will receive 14% off your order. This discount code is valid throughout the month of February 2023.

Thank you for your continued support of Tunescribers. We will see you next month with more exciting news, updates, and deals!

 

 

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Your Monthly Sheet Music Giveaway for January 2023 is Here!

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the 1935 film Top Hat

Grab Your Free Copy of the Sheet Music for ‘Cheek to Cheek’

Composed by Irving Berlin for the 1935 musical comedy film Top Hat, ‘Cheek to Cheek’ is a tender love song. It describes the sensation of dancing very closely with someone that you care for deeply. This feeling is best captured in perhaps the film’s most memorable scene, when lead protagonist Jerry Travers (Fred Astaire) shares a beautifully choreographed dance routine with female love interest, Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers).

Aside from being well-received by audiences, ‘Cheek to Cheek’ was a commercial success, releasing in August 1935 and staying at #1 for eleven consecutive weeks. Since then, the song has been covered by over 438 artists as of July 2021, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong (1956), Billie Holiday (1958), Frank Sinatra (1959), and most recently Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga for their 2014 collaborative album of the same name.

Typically sold for $15.95, the sheet music for ‘Cheek to Cheek’ is available for free during January 2023. The arrangement, for piano and vocals, is based on a performance by the late Eva Cassidy at the Blues Alley Jazz Club on January 3, 1996.

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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the 1935 film Top Hat

Fun facts about ‘Cheek to Cheek’ by Irving Berlin:

• In 2004, the Fred Astaire version of ‘Cheek to Cheek’ was placed at No. 15 on AFI’s 100 Years … 100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.

• ‘Cheek to Cheek’ was just one of many songs that Berlin wrote for Top Hat, with others including ‘Top Hat, White Tie and Tails’ now being considered American song classics.

• ‘Cheek to Cheek’ was nominated for the Best Song Oscar in 1936 but lost to ‘Lullaby of Broadway,’ written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin.

• This version of ‘Cheek to Cheek’ is played in the key of G Major at 168 Beats Per Minute.

This song was transcribed for piano and vocals by Tunescribers team member Wei Fung F.Tunescribers team member Wei Fung F.

A Word on Our New Website Design

If you have visited the Tunescribers website recently, you may have noticed the new design and layout. This fresh new look is better optimized for mobile devices, making it easier to navigate for first-time and returning users.

In addition, the new design will not affect how you place orders – it is just as easy as before. The only thing that has changed is that you can now choose to order a Transcription or an Arrangement. Both of these options are accessible from the home page. Of course, if you change your mind – i.e. you want a transcription instead of an arrangement, or vice versa – you can make this change during the order process, without losing your progress.

To learn about the difference between arranging and transcribing, please refer to this FAQ.

 

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Your Free Monthly Sheet Music (And Bonus Tracking Track) Giveaway for December 2022 is Here

Free Sheet Music and Bonus Backing Track Giveaway for December 2022
‘White Christmas’ is a song written by Russian-American composer, songwriter, and lyricist Irving Berlin.

Where and when Berlin wrote ‘White Christmas’ is heavily disputed. One story is that he wrote it in 1940 during a weekend at the La Quinta hotel in La Quinta, California, while the owners of the Arizona Biltmore claim he wrote it there in 1939. Neither story has ever been proven. Regardless of the origin of the song, its release is well-documented and a landmark moment in the history of the Great American Songbook.

Bing Crosby first sang ‘White Christmas’ live on his NBC radio show, The Kraft Music Hall, on Christmas Day 1941, just 18 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. A recorded version of the song was then released on July 30 as part of the soundtrack for the musical film, Holiday Inn. Since then, it has been covered by many artists and the Bing Crosby version has sold over 50 million physical copies worldwide, making it the best-selling single of all time.
Grab Your Free Sheet Music and Bonus Backing Track for ‘White Christmas’

Spread some Christmas cheer this year by downloading your free copy of the sheet music for ‘White Christmas.’ This transcription is for solo piano and based on an arrangement by Beegie Adair. Originally sold for $9.95, you can grab it for free until the end of December 2022.

In addition to the sheet music, you can also download a free bonus backing track to play along with. This backing track has a bass and drums accompaniment to the piano part. To download the free backing track, first order the free sheet music, then click on the ‘Download your additional files’ tab; this will let you download an MP3 file of the backing track.

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Here Are Some Fun Facts About ‘White Christmas’

  • In the book White Christmas: The Story of an American Song, American journalist and author, Jody Rosen, claims that the song was written by Berlin in response to the death of his son, who died at just three weeks old on Christmas Day in 1928.
  • In 2001, the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) listed the Bing Crosby version of ‘White Christmas’ as the second-most significant song of the century, just behind ‘Over the Rainbow’ by Judy Garland which ranked first.
  • This version of ‘White Christmas’ is written in the key of B-flat minor at a tempo of 120 pm.
  • In 2000 Berlin’s daughter, Linda Emmet, commented on the fact that ‘White Christmas’ had a very nostalgic view of the holidays, saying, “It’s very evocative. The snow, the Christmas card, the sleigh, the sleigh bells – it’s very evocative, and it’s entirely secular.”

This version of ‘White Christmas’ is based on an arrangement by Beegie Adair and transcribed by Tunescribers team member Manuel A.

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Free Sheet Music Giveaway, November 2022: ‘Angie’ by The Rolling Stones

‘Angie’, the lead single from The Rolling Stones 1973 album, Goats Head Soup, is a soft rock ballad seemingly about the end of a romantic relationship. It features acoustic guitar, piano, drums, strings, and vocals.

A commercial success, the song reached No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No.5 on the UK singles chart, and stayed at No.1 in Canada as well as Australia for five consecutive weeks. Lead guitarist, Keith Richards, revealed the origin of the song in his 2010 memoir, Life, ending decades-old rumors.

Typically sold for $9.95, the digital sheet music for The Rolling Stones ‘Angie’ is free for the month of November 2022. This arrangement is for solo piano.

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Fun Facts About The Rolling Stones ‘Angie’:

  • The song was written mostly by Keith Richards, with lead vocalist, Mick Jagger, contributing some lyrics.
  • Keith Richards, in his 2010 memoir, Life, revealed that the song was “not about any particular person.” He simply liked the sound of the name Angie.
  • The song is written in the key of A minor and played at 66 beats per minute.
  • Esteemed session musician, Nicky Hopkins, played piano on the song, adding an uncharacteristically romantic element to the Stones typically aggressive, blues rock aesthetic.

This arrangement was transcribed by Tunescribers team member, Ranita B.

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Free Sheet Music Giveaway – ‘America’ from West Side Story, by Leonard Bernstein

The original West Side Story musical was a sensation when it hit Broadway in 1957. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the spellbinding play told the gritty tale of an unlikely romance between Tony, former cofounder of a local white street gang, and Maria, sister of Bernardo who was the head of a local Puerto Rican street gang.

Combining a deep narrative with lively musical numbers, West Side Story covered themes such as gang violence, racism, and the hardships of living up to the American Dream. And no more is this more evident than in ‘America,’ a supposedly pro-American song with a distinct Hispanic style and complex rhythm section.

Available for FREE throughout October 2022, download the sheet music to ‘America’ from West Side Story today. This arrangement is for piano and vocals.

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Fun Facts About ‘America’ from West Side Story, by Leonard Bernstein:

  • The music for ‘America’ was written by famed composer, Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
  • ‘America’ has been covered numerous times by several recording artists, such as Metallica, who incorporated a few bars from it into their 1991 song, ‘Don’t Tread on Me.’
  • This arrangement of ‘America’ is played in the key of G-minor at 100 BPM
  • The 2021 film version of ‘America’ takes place at broad daylight on the streets, as opposed to the 1961 film version, which takes place at night on the rooftops.

This arrangement was transcribed by Tunescribers member Ranita B.

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Free Sheet Music Giveaway – ‘I’ll Be There’ by The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 released ‘I’ll Be There,’ their fourth number-one hit in a row – following ‘I Want You Back,’ ‘ABC’ and ‘The Love You Save’ – on 28 August 1970. The next day, Michael Jackson turned 12. This sudden maturation of MJ, of his brothers, and of The Jackson 5 sound can all be heard in ‘I’ll Be There.’

A tender Motown ballad, ‘I’ll Be There’ eschews the up-tempo funk of past singles in favor of a slower, gentler pace, while documenting the newfound challenges of growing up: namely, grieving a lost relationship, yet still retaining hope for the future and mutual respect for others. Naturally, the song was another commercial success, but also proof that The Jackson 5 and MJ were here to stay.

Download your FREE sheet music for ‘I’ll Be There’ today. This version has been transcribed for piano and vocals and is based on an arrangement from the ‘MJ the Musical’ live show, which premiered on Broadway on 6 December 2021.

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Fun Facts About ‘I’ll Be There’ by The Jackson 5

  • In his autobiography Moon Walk, Michael Jackson stated ‘I’ll Be There’ was one of the most important songs of his career, proving The Jackson 5 could transcend the bubblegum pop sound.
  • ‘I’ll Be There’ was the most successful single released by The Jackson 5. It sold over 4.2 million copies in the United States and 6.1 million copies worldwide. It was also the most successful single on Motown at the time of release.
  • Numerous artists have covered ‘I’ll Be There,’ including Andy Williams and Mariah Carey. Her version, which also went to number-one, helped reignite public interest in the song two decades after its release.
  • ‘I’ll Be There’ was performed as part of the ‘Jackson 5 medley’ during all of Michael Jackson’s solo tours.

This song was transcribed for Piano and Vocals by Tunescribers team member Gina R.

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Tunescribers Meetup Leads to Exciting Discussions About Future Growth

Since Tunescribers was founded around six years ago, we have been an entirely online business. Despite working closely together for many years, none of our team had ever met in person – until recently!

Jeff, our founder and CEO, was on vacation, sea-kayaking in the Atlantic, and found himself with a loose day in Edinburgh, Scotland. Faced with the rare opportunity of being on the same landmass, the rest of our admin team, Sam and Leo, made the ~6hr train journey up from the south of England in order to introduce ourselves IRL.

As well as seeing the sights and sampling the local beers, there was some talking shop to be done. We discussed the future of Tunescribers; how we can improve what we do for our customers and what we can do to continue to grow.

We have some exciting things on the horizon, and we’re always looking for feedback, so if you like what we do – or if you don’t! – get in touch and let us know what you’d like to see us doing in the future.

 

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Free Sheet Music Giveaway for August 2022 – George Harrison, ‘Here Comes the Sun’

Written by George Harrison in early 1969 for the Beatle’s eleventh studio album, Abbey Road, ‘Here Comes the Sun’ is one of his best-known compositions. The song is a warm, bright, and upbeat tune, one that celebrates the arrival of Spring and provides gentle relief from the chaos of everyday life. Led by Harrison’s pleasant acoustic guitar, ‘Here Comes the Sun’ is unique for its several time signature changes, Moog synthesizer solo, and Indian classical music influences.

Now, you can learn how to play this timeless pop song for solo Piano, with a transcription of the performance by Patrick McGahern. Download your FREE copy of the sheet music for ‘Here Comes the Sun’ during August.

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Here are some fun facts about ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by George Harrison

  • George Harrison wrote the song in early 1969, after choosing to skip a meeting with The Beatles label, Apple Corps. He wrote it at Eric Clapton’s house and was inspired by the arrival of Spring and his brief escape from the increasingly corporate influence of being in The Beatles.
  • ‘Here Comes the Sun’ is in the key of A major and features several key changes
  • ‘Here Comes the Sun’ was originally going to be the opening song on Abbey Road, but was later relegated to the opening of side two (track 6)
  • Despite never being released as a single, ‘Here Comes the Sun’ immediately drew audience attention and critical praise upon release. It is also the most streamed Beatles song on Spotify.

 

This version of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ was performed by Patrick McGahern and transcribed by Tunescribers member Angel P

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Free Sheet Music July 2022 – Elvis Presley ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’

To celebrate the release of the epic Baz Luhrmann biopic of one of the greatest American male recording artists of all time, Elvis Presley, we are proud to offer a free downloadable copy of the sheet music for ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love.’

This soft and tender pop song was originally released on the 1961 album, Blue Hawaii. Since then it has been covered by many other artists, including British reggae group UB40 and Swedish pop group A-Teens. These cover versions have helped contribute to the song’s enduring legacy and popularity, cementing it as a true classic.

Download your free copy of the sheet music for ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ and sweep listeners off their feet with your own lively performance. This arrangement is for Piano and Vocals.

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Here are some fun facts about ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ recorded by Elvis Presley …

• The melody for ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ is based on ‘Plaisir d’amour,’ a popular French song by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini.

• Throughout the late 60s and 70s, Elvis concluded most of his live shows with the song. It was also the last song he ever performed live in Indianapolis at Market Square Arena on 26 June 1977.

• Rolling Stone magazine ranked ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ the 5th best Elvis song of all time, and it was ranked the 50th most popular wedding song by Billboard magazine.

• Written in the key of D major, this piano version of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ has a 4/4-time signature and a tempo of 65 BPM.

• Originally the song was written from the perspective of a woman as ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love With Him’ but was later changed. Despite this change, the first and third line end on “in” and “sin” instead of rhyming with “you.”

This song was transcribed for Piano and Vocals by Tunescribers team member Ivan Galindo

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Your Free Sheet Music for June 2022 – ‘Light My Fire’ by The Doors

Originally recorded August 1966 and released January 1967 on their self-titled debut album, ‘Light My Fire’ by The Doors is widely considered their greatest song. Combining a wealth of influences, from rock and psychedelia to free-form jazz, the song is memorable for its distinctive organ riff, Jim Morrison’s cryptic vocals, and captivating extended coda that pushes the track length past 7 minutes.

To celebrate ‘Light My Fire’s’ 55th anniversary, we’re proud to offer a FREE download of the sheet music until the end of June 2022. This version is arranged for piano and performed by Glaucio Cristelo.

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Here are some fun facts about Light My Fire by The Doors:

  • At the reluctance of the band, an edited single of the song was released for AM radio airplay. This version cut down the song to under 3 minutes and almost entirely removed the instrumental break.
  • The extended instrumental break has the same chord progression as American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane’s version of ‘My Favorite Things,’ an intentional homage to the pioneering artist.
  • In 2004 and 2010, the song was ranked number 35 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and then re-ranked to number 310 on the 2021 list.
  • Composed by lead guitarist Robby Krieger in early 1966, he has said that he was inspired by the lead melody of ‘Hey Joe’ and the lyrics of the Rolling Stone’s ‘Play With Fire.’
  • The 40th anniversary re-release of The Door’s self-titled debut includes a new stereo mix and speed-corrected version of the song. Previously, the song had mistakenly been released at a slower speed discrepancy of 3.5 percent.

This song was transcribed for piano by Tunescribers team member Ludovik B.

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