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Music Theory

Download and Print Piano Scales & Arpeggios For Free!

We're excited to share some more free educational materials to help you and your students learn all about scales and arpeggios! Now, you can download a variety of learning print-outs, including the Major Scales, Diminished Triad Arpeggios and more. Simply click on the ones you want to download,

Musical Theater

45 Beyoncé Songs To Use At Your Next Audition

If you're interested in singing one of Beyoncé's songs at an upcoming audition, make sure you check out these recommendations!

Musical Theater

23 Audition Songs For 'Legally Blonde'

Find out what songs you should consider the next time you're auditioning for 'Legally Blonde'!

Behind The Notes

Behind The Notes Episode 6: Jarrod Radnich - Composer, Pianist, Conductor, Educator

Often compared with Franz Liszt, pianist and composer Jarrod Radnich has captured the top position on YouTube for solo piano performance, is considered “the most popular pianist in the world" and ranked #1 for instrumental artists globally by ReverbNation, has been featured at the Emmy Awards and on NBC’

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Oscars 2024: Nominees and Winners

Find out who took home an Academy Award this year, plus check out the sheet music for your favorite songs!

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The Most Iconic Album Covers That Impacted the World

With this infographic, check out some of the greatest album covers that made an impact on the music industry and world!

General Musicnotes News

New: Musicnotes-Arranged Chord Charts

We’re highlighting our new Musicnotes-arranged chord charts, which can be useful for a variety of musicians!

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2024 Grammy Winners

Find out who took home a Grammy award!

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Free Music To Celebrate Valentine's Day!

We wanted to share the love this February by offering nine free arrangements from musicians in our Signature Artist family! Choose from a variety of piano solos, plus a guitar tab. These arrangements can help you get ready for Valentine's Day! Celebrate love by learning new music and

music history

Origins of Modern Music: What is the History of R&B?

Rhythm and blues, or R&B, is a style of music that has been popular for over 80 years, leaving an indelible mark on music, pop culture, and the public consciousness. Several of the biggest recording artists of all time have been R&B artists such as Michael

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What is Blues Music? Defining a Legendary Genre

What is the blues? Blues is a cornerstone of American musical heritage that has influenced music and artists worldwide. Definition of Blues Originating in the Southern U.S. close to the 20th century, blues is a musical style with certain characteristics such as soulful melodies, moving lyrics, and unique harmonic

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Picture & Sound: Five Best Film Composers All Time

It's hard to imagine Star Wars without the music. That iconic opening theme that plays under the title instantly transports the audience to a galaxy far, far away. That is the job of film scores; to help the movie tell the story more convincingly, more believably. Fortunately for

movies/tv

Eight Iconic Bernard Herrmann Film Scores You Should Hear Before You Die

Imagine a world where film scores and soundtracks don’t exist. It would be analogous to eating food that had no seasoning. Movie audiences might miss out on critical moments without music to highlight them. Viewers might not feel a deep and meaningful connection to the characters and themes. Music

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Now Available: Sheet Music From Nils Frahm

We're excited to announce that Nils Frahm, accomplished pianist, composer, and producer, now has his sell-out piano works from SHEETS available at Musicnotes! Now you can purchase all of these arrangements individually from his widely popular compositions SHEETS Eins, Zwei and Drei. Print out titles like "In

Musicnotes News

Free Music To Celebrate The Holiday Season!

To help spread some holiday cheer, we're offering eleven arrangements that you can download for free! These titles have been arranged by eight of our Signature Artists. You can enjoy a few of their performances below! Make your December even merrier by adding these to your sheet music

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Free Sheet Music: "Wonderful One"

This December, you can download "Wonderful One" for free! This jazz standard love song was originally recorded in 1923 by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, and has since been covered from beloved artists such as Glen Miller, Tony Bennett, Doris Day, and more! This gorgeous ballad is all

movies/tv

25 Alan Silvestri Film Scores To Boost Your Love of Music, Movies, and More

When you think of the world’s most popular movies, you tend to think about the strength of the acting performances, the direction, the cinematography, and, in some cases, the incredible special effects. From dramas to comedies to action-packed thrillers, the best films inspire a strong emotional response from audiences.

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The Best Film Scores From The Groundbreaking Composer Rachel Portman

With a career that spans decades and a portfolio that includes some of the most popular films of all time, Rachel Portman has earned her place as a legendary and iconic composer. With a deft touch that can evoke the deepest emotions, Rachel Portman’s film scores have left an

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The Modern, Minimalist Movies Scores of Philip Glass

Philip Glass was a pioneer of the avant-garde music movement of the 1960s. His use of repetitive structures eventually led to critics labeling his scores "minimalism." Glass never cared for the term himself. And indeed, his output is anything but minimalist. He has composed hundreds of concert pieces

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Enter To Win a $100 Musicnotes Gift Card!

We're keeping the 25th Anniversary celebrations going with another giveaway! This time, you can enter to win one of five $100 Musicnotes gift cards. Here's your chance to take your sheet music library to the next level! With a $100 gift card, you can add some

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10 Most Effective Thomas Newman Film Scores

Thomas Newman’s specialty is creating film scores that convey the perfect mix of emotions, set the mood for what’s coming, tickle the senses, and give a sense of continuity and finality. His talent and whimsicality have led him to become one of today’s most prominent film score

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Free Sheet Music: "Little Grey Home in the West"

This November, you can download "Little Grey Home in the West" for free! This song, written by Hermann Löhr, is a comforting tune about coming home after a long day at work. It has been recorded by many artists throughout the years and become a beloved classic. And

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'1989 (Taylor's Version)': New Sheet Music From The Vault

Taylor Swift has officially released her latest album, 1989 (Taylor's Version)! This is the fourth album that she's re-recorded, having already released Speak Now (Taylor's Version), Fearless (Taylor's Version), and Red (Taylor's Version). Plus, fans get to enjoy some brand-new

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A Modern Day Classical Composer: Four Best Max Richter Film Scores

The name on the tip of everyone's tongue, as the film industry moves further into the 20th century, is that of Max Richter, a German-born British composer. His music can be found in concert halls and on movie screens across the world. He also composes for television, lending

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Now Trending: "Married Life" by Gina Luciani

If you've been keeping up with the trending music on TikTok and Instagram, it's quite possible you've come across this cover! Musicnotes Signature Artist Gina Luciani's arrangement of "Married Life" (Up) is being shared all across social media. Her arrangement