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Glee Sheet Music for Songs From the TV Show

Posted on Sep 15, 2009 by Monica.

When Glee’s pilot aired earlier this year, we fell in love with this musical comedy about an upbeat teacher who took over the glee club. Glee is back on the air, bringing you characters like the perfectionist Rachel Berry or the popular quarterback Finn. The story of the show is simple: Can the inexperienced Glee club hope to compete with the ever-popular cheerleading squad — the Cheerios — to reclaim their former glory? Will is planning to do whatever it takes to lift the glee club from obscurity and back into the spotlight again, by helping his students in any way he can. Presented with budget issues, marital troubles and school politics, Will needs a miracle to turn the group around.

Music on the show is a potpourri of songs from different decades, highlighting modern songs like Take A Bow, classic rock Don’t Stop Believin’, traditional glee club showtunes like Mr. Cellophane and more!

The show has been a hit with music lovers everywhere, and more than a few musicians and vocalists have been inspired to play songs from the show. For your convenience, we’ve put together a list of sheet music from the show Glee. The show airs every Wednesday, so be sure to check back for more songs!

Thank you for expressing an interest in performing and singing songs from GLEE. The last episode of Season One, entitled Sectionals, has just aired. You will find a complete listing of songs from GLEE below. If you are looking to download the music performances, be sure to visit GLEE on Fox for more information.

Sheet Music for Songs from Glee

Love Theme from Glee

• Looking Back composed by Kerry Muzzey

Episode One: Pilot

• Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. We also have the SATB arrangement, too!
• Rehab by Amy Winehouse. We also have the SATB arrangement, too!
• On My Own from “Les Miserables”
• Respect by Aretha Franklin
• Mr. Cellophane from “Chicago”
• I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry
• Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat from “Guys and Dolls”
• Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon

Episode Two: Showmance

• Take A Bow by Rhianna
• Push It by Salt N Pepa
• Le Freak by Chic
• I Say A Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick

Episode Three: Acafellas

• Bust Your Windows by Jazmine Sullivan
• This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan
• La Camisa Negra by Juanes
• I Wanna Sex You Up by Color Me Badd

Episode Four: Preggers

• Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) by Beyonce
• Taking Chances by Celine Dion
• Tonight by West Side Story

Episode Five: The Rhodes Not Taken

• Somebody to Love by Queen
• Maybe This Time from Cabaret
• Alone by Heart
• Last Name by Carrie Underwood

Episode Six: Vitamin D

• Medley with It’s My Life by Bon Jovi and Confessions Pt. 2 by Usher
• Medley with Halo by Beyonce and Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & the Waves.

Episode Seven: Throwdown

• Hate On Me by Jill Scott
• No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
• You Keep Me Hangin’ On by The Supremes
• Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne

Episode Eight: Mash-Up

• Bust a Move by Young MC
• Thong Song by Sisqo
• Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
• I Could Have Danced All Night from My Fair Lady

Episode Nine: Wheels

• Defying Gravity from the Broadway Show WICKED
• Dancing With Myself by Billy Idol
• Proud Mary by Ike and Tina Turner

Episode Ten: Ballad

• Lean on Me by Bill Withers
• Endless Love by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross
• I’ll Stand By You by The Pretenders
• Young Girl by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap
• Don’t Stand So Close To Me by The Police
• Crush by Jennifer Paige
• (You’re) Having My Baby by Paul Anka

Episode Eleven: Hairography

• Bootylicious by Destiny’s Child
• Papa Don’t Preach by Madonna
• Medley of Crazy In Love by Beyonce / Hair from the Broadway Show HAIR
• Imagine by John Lennon
• True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
• Don’t Make Me Over by Dionne Warwick

Episode Twelve: Once Upon a Mattress

• Jump by Van Halen
• Smile by Lily Allen
• Smile by Charlie Chaplin SATB arrangement, too!

Episode Thirteen: Sectionals (Season Finale!)

• And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going by the Dreamgirls
• Proud Mary by Ike and Tina Turner
• Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey SATB arrangement, too!
• Don’t Rain on my Parade from FUNNY GIRL
• You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones
• My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson

For more information about the show, visit the official website for Glee. Not only can you watch clips and previous episodes on the website, you can also read more about the characters and the music featured in the show.

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Sheet Music from Playhouse Disney

Posted on Jul 22, 2009 by Monica.

Grab your bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice, Playhouse Disney has come to Musicnotes.com!

Know for its entertaining and educational programs for kids, Playhouse Disney incorporates music, games, bright colors and fun characters into its shows. Music is a big part of all the Playhouse Disney shows. Geared for ages two and up, you can watch the shows on TV then interact with them online through Playhouse Disney on Disney.com for more fun and games!

Musicnotes.com is proud to feature Singer Pro sheet music for your favorite Playhouse Disney theme songs! For more information about our Singer Pro notation, be sure to read our post about Deciphering Singer Pro Sheet Music and Finding Your Vocal Range.

Handy Manny Theme Song – Everyone loves tools! In this animated feature, visit your favorite repairman, Hanny Manny, and all his friends to learn about tools.
Special Agent Oso Theme Song – Sing along with your favorite bear, Special Agent Oso who’s “oh so special”!
My Friends Tigger and Pooh Theme Song – Remember the first time you sang Winnie the Pooh? Let the My Friends Tigger And Pooh Theme create new memories for you and your family. This show’s theme song highlights the friendship that your favorite bouncy tiger and that cute, little bear have for each other.
Little Einsteins Theme Song – Are you a fan of Little Einsteins? Enjoy playing and singing the theme song from the show that celebrates art and classical music.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme Song – Hip-Hip-Hooray! for Mickey Mouse and all of your favorite Disney characters. Sing along with your favorite Playhouse Disney show – Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!

Easy Piano Sheet Music for Playhouse Disney Shows

The theme songs from the Playhouse Disney television shows listed above are offered in our Singer Pro notation. Based on your requests for other types of notation, we’re also able to offer what is known as the “easy piano” version of some of these songs. In our post entitled, Love Piano Sheet Music? Learn about Types of Notation, we have an example of the “easy piano” format.

Here are the songs from Playhouse Disney that we have in the easy piano notation style:

• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme (Easy Piano)
• Little Einsteins Theme Song (Easy Piano)
• My Friends Tigger and Pooh Theme Song (Easy Piano)
• Special Agent Oso Theme Song
• Handy Manny Main Title Theme Song

For more Disney sheet music be sure to visit www.musicnotes.com.

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Talent Shows like American Idol, YouPerform Contest Winner in the Whole Note

Posted on Apr 24, 2009 by Monica.

In this week’s wrap-up, we talk about how talent shows are inspiring musicians everywhere to sing or play their instrument and provide you with some sheet music suggestions. We also reveal the winner of our own “talent” show, the Musicnotes.com YouPerform Contest for March 2009.

Britain’s Got Talent! Do you?

As we mentioned earlier this week in our press release entitled Susan Boyle Phenomenon Resonates in Sheet Music, “Britain’s Got Talent” singing sensation Susan Boyle has had a definite impact on sheet music. You’ve been so inspired by Susan Boyle’s performance of I Dreamed a Dream, that this single song from Les Miserables sheet music is one of your top downloads on Musicnotes.com.

That’s not the only performer that you’ve enjoyed, though. Competing for a chance to perform in front of the Queen, this past week Shaheen Jafargholi started singing the song Valerie by Amy Winehouse and Simon Cowell stopped him after the first few bars. Switching to the song Who’s Lovin’ You by the Jackson Five, this twelve-year old received a standing ovation. (Watch the video of Shaheen singing.) Another sensation was a music teacher playing an alto saxophone version of the song Somewhere from West Side Story named Julian Smith.

Looks like this talent show is inspiring more than just singers to offer their music to the world. How about you? What do you play?

Talent Show American Idol Continues to Impress You

Have you been following American Idol? This week was a big heart-breaker for Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds as they were eliminated from the show. Many of the songs sung by Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and all your favorite singers have inspired you to play the songs they’ve performed. Featured songs from our selection of American Idol sheet music for Season Eight include:

• Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
• Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard
• September by Earth, Wind and Fire
• She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer
• Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees
• Mad World by Gary Jules
• Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry
• I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt
• Stand By Me by Ben E. King
• All She Wants to Do Is Dance by The Eagles
• True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
• What’s Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner
• Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder

Whether you buy sheet music from us or not, we hope you pick up your favorite instrument or microphone and get inspired to play!

March 2009 YouPerform Contest Winners!

It seems like only yesterday we asked you to vote on the twelve entries to March’s Musicnotes.com YouPerform Contest. We have contacted the first place, second place and third place winners today, and have invited them to share with us a few words about their musical background and performance. We’ll offer you an update next week when we’re able to sit down with our lucky contestants.

We’d like to announce that your favorite performance is of the girl who played the piano and the hornpipe. Choosing the song “Bunessan,” here is the video of the March 2009 YouPerform Contest Winner for Musicnotes.com. Who placed second and third? Find out early next week when we offer you an inside look at our own musical contestants who are definitely talented!

The contest deadline for April is rapidly approaching and we’re really excited to see who’s going to enter. We hope you’re considering adding your contest entry, because if we receive a minimum of ten entries — we’ll give more away! Just yesterday we posted that:

Effective for March’s contest and any month going forward, we will award first, second and third place prizes provided we have a minimum of ten entries. For first place the YouPerform contest winner will receive a gift certificate in the amount of $100, second place will receive a $50 certificate, and third place will receive a certificate for $25.

What are you waiting for? We hope you’re so inspired, you’re ready to show the world what musical talent you’re hiding!

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Bolt Sheet Music, American Idol Surprises and More in The Whole Note

Posted on Feb 20, 2009 by Monica.

Have you seen Bolt yet? Nominated for an Academy award, this film is about a Hollywood action star dog who believes he has super powers! But does he? If you haven’t found out whether or not Bolt’s true super powers lie in his paws or in his heart, you’ll definitely want to rent this heart-warming tale about man’s best friend voiced by John Travolta.

Miley Cyrus lends her voice-acting and singing talents to the other main character in the film, Penny. Miley sings the song I Thought I Lost You, a song featured on the Bolt soundtrack and in the movie.

Now you can sing right along with Miley, or play sheet music from the movie Bolt. We have a number of songs from the film, including many selections from the musical score composed by John Powell. We hope you enjoy playing Bolt sheet music, and encourage you to write a sheet music review if you get the chance.

Click Here to View Bolt sheet music.

Don’t forget to visit the official website of the movie Bolt to learn more about the film and get some great freebies like Bolt wallpaper, games and more!

This Week on American Idol

Now in its eighth season, American Idol has moved past the audition phase and into the top 36. Performing in batches of twelve, there were some interesting song choices from the first American Idol group. Performances from the first group on American Idol included:

+ Alexis Grace’s soulful rendition of I Never Loved a Man by Aretha Franklin earned her a spot as an American Idol finalist.

+ A show-stopping version of Hero by Mariah Carey was sung by Danny Gokey. Danny was the clear favorite and it’s no surprise he’s also an American Idol finalist.

+ Ricky Braddy’s high tenor voice breathed new life into the pop song A Song For You by Leon Russell. He didn’t make the finals, which was a bit surprising because Ricky has an amazing voice.

+ Sung by American Idol finalist Michael Carver, I Don’t Want To Be by Gavin DeGraw was an interesting choice for the audition. This is a pretty complicated song to sing, because of its frequent pitch changes and fast tempo.

+ Casey Carlson didn’t make it in the finals with her rendition of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police. Would she have made it if she picked a different song? Maybe. Her performance is a good example of how the right song choice is extremely important for any audition.

For more American Idol sheet music and recaps, stay tuned until next week when more finalists are announced. Until then, we hope you practice your singing all week long. Maybe one of you will consider trying out for next year’s American Idol!

Contests on Twitter, Just for You!

It’s no secret everyone here at Musicnotes.com loves music — and you!

We want to show you how much we love our fellow music lovers, so we’re giving away free t-shirts, hats and other Musicnotes.com goodies randomly on Twitter. You can find us here: @music_notes.

Yesterday, we had our first Twitter contest winner after asking this music trivia question: How many children did J.S. Bach have? The answer is 20!

We hope you stay tuned and join us on Twitter for a little bit of music trivia fun and prizes. Remember, if you’re interested in more fun, don’t forget we have our Musicnotes YouPerform contest every month. We already have an entry for February, so be sure to record your video performance for a chance to win $100 gift certificate to Musicnotes.com!

Until next time, we hope you pick out your favorite piece of sheet music this weekend and play it with a smile. There is nothing like a good song to toss away those Winter blahs and usher in Spring.

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Sheet Music for Love Songs, Guitar Guru Headset Sale and More in the Whole Note

Posted on Feb 06, 2009 by Monica.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by reliving some of your most heartfelt memories. From wedding sheet music to popular love songs that highlight the best parts of your relationships, it’s easy to mark the milestones of your heart with a song. This Valentine’s Day, remember your greatest moments with older love songs like The Luckiest by Ben Folds, Because you Loved Me by Johnny Mathis or At Last by Etta James.

If you are building new memories, there are a couple newer love songs that are still popular among many music lovers. I’m Yours by Jason Mraz and Love Story by Taylor Swift continue to be really popular among Musicnotes.com customers and friends.

No matter what you’re playing or singing, we hope you find the love song that’s right for you this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Just like there’s a time for every season, remember there’s a song for every memory.

20% Off Guitar Guru Headsets for the PC and Reduced Shipping!

From now until the end of February, save big on Guitar Guru headsets. Not only do you get 20% off the headset to bring the price under $20, we are offering $2.95 shipping to U.S.-based addresses.

What can you do with your Guitar Guru headset? For starters, you could interact with some of the songs featured on Guitar Hero. Why do we recommend an official Guitar Guru headset? Guitar Guru features voice command functionality for the PC, so using a headset allows you to keep your hands on your guitar while you’re learning how to play your song. We tested a bunch of different headsets for Guitar Guru yet one stood out among all the brands we tested. This Plantronics headset offers noise-canceling, excellent sound quality, and typically ships in one business day.

So what are you waiting for? Get your Guru on and order yours today!

American Idol Finalists Announced Next Week!

Things are heating up on American Idol. This week the contestants performed in groups of eight singing songs like Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac and I Want You Back by The Jackson 5. We have a big Queen fan here in the office, so she really enjoyed the performance of Somebody To Love by Queen, which was also featured in the movie Ella Enchanted. (Anne Hathaway got to sing the song for some partying giants.) Another song that stood out for us was Mercy by Duffy.

Do you know how challenging these songs are? Remember that difficulty is very subjective, which is one of the reasons why you can write reviews of the songs you love to play. Watch for a post about that next week before we get into more American Idol.

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Normally we’d tell you to stay sharp and “in tune,” but this weekend we’ll just encourage you to warm up your hearts and watch for the first sign of Spring! Have a wonderful one!!

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Sheet Music for Superhero Movies and TV Shows

Posted on Oct 29, 2008 by Monica.

Whether you or your kids enjoy Marvel, DC Comics or other comic book companies like Boom Studios and Dark Horse Comics, it’s hard to miss the appeal of the superhero.

Of course, there are several reasons why we’re drawn to superheroes and superheroines. Whether it’s their super powers or their ability to fight crime, the modern superhero seems to be depicted a bit differently than the heroes of old. Take Mr. Incredible, for example. Instead of wondering whether or not he will ever grow old or get married, we watch him settle down with his wife, Elastigirl, and empathize with his struggles working a day job. In place of Mr. Incredible rescuing his demure wife and innocent kids, we cheer as the family of Incredibles work together to defeat Syndrome.
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Creepy Theme Songs from Old TV Shows

Posted on Oct 06, 2008 by Monica.

Many of us here really enjoy watching television through http://www.hulu.com.(1) The best part about Hulu? It offers a ton of free, black-and-white tv shows from the days of early television. One of the shows that Hulu features is the Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV series. If you’ve ever seen it, you’ll notice that Alfred Hitchcock Presents has a very, creepy opening sequence where familiar music plays in the background while Hitchcock’s portrait is displayed ominously on a blank screen.

Well, believe it or not that song in the background is entitled, "Funeral March for a Marionette." This song was written by French composer Charles Francois Gounod who lived in the 1800s. You may not instantly recognize Gounod’s name, but his compositions range from the opera Faust (which was based on Goethe’s play) to his work on Ave Maria. I think it’s pretty interesting that a song composed in the mid-1850s was used almost a century later for a black-and-white TV show in the 1950s.

We have a lot of other creepy Halloween sheet music downloads from old TV shows, too. The Addams Family theme song, The Twilight Zone theme song and The Munsters theme song are a small part of our Halloween sheet music collection. An obscure old movie reference that you might also be interested in is the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. This song, composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, has been transcribed several times. Do you recognize where you’ve heard it before? If you guessed the opening sequence in Disney’s Fantasia released in 1940, you guessed right!

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