# Recommendations for music where flute figures prominently **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 29, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152 "2018-09-29T03:06:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/1 "2018-09-29T03:06:12Z")
My niece has taken up the flute and it seems a thing she digs and has an aptitude for. She has been playing for a little while already and she’s pretty good and I think it is something she will stick with. So, wanting to be a cool uncle, can anyone suggest some music, good music (subjective, I know), where flute playing figures prominently? It need not be crazy focused on flute…just in there somewhere. Also, I tried out Jethro Tull on her and she did not like it at all (bummed me out) so you can skip that. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/2 "2018-09-29T03:16:55Z")
Daniel by Elton John Great flute intro and it comes in during the break. This songbook has the flute,guitar and keyboard parts of Elton’s hits. > **[The Elton John Keyboard Book By Elton John - Songbook Sheet Music For...](https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/the-elton-john-keyboard-book-sheet-music/2963775?utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o4&gclid=CjwKCAjworfdBRA7EiwAKX9HeCc4_VI0dQkcT6rLYj9z5MPqX3QfexUfR9of2hdG7knmRDQbdbZFeBoCOJ4QAvD_BwE&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_ggl_%7Bcampaign_id%7D_&popup=false&popup=false&utm_source=google&ac=1&country_code=USA&sc_intid=2963775&scid=scplp2963775)** > > The Elton John Keyboard Book By Elton John - songbook Sheet Music for Piano/Keyboard - Buy print music HL.694829 | Sheet Music Plus. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/3 "2018-09-29T03:18:40Z")
Paul Horn - “Inside the Great Pyramid.” Tim Weisberg - “Hurtwood Edge” and “Dreamspeaker.” Specifically the song “Night For Crying” Ron Burgundy Anything by The Marshall Tucker Band ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/4 "2018-09-29T03:19:33Z")
Chicago’s “Colour My World” was probably written for young flutists, assuming her range to date extends that low. There's a gorgeous tune, with a flute melody, I regularly hear on the local classical station when I have it on for background noise, but I've never found out who does it, and it would be way beyond her level anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/5 "2018-09-29T03:24:11Z")
Moody Blues? PM a musician like EmilyG. She may be of great help. ---
**Author:** ![DavidwithanR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@DavidwithanR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidwithanR)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/6 "2018-09-29T03:25:54Z")
For her to play, or for her to hear? Big difference (potentially) in the kind of answers that will really help. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/7 "2018-09-29T03:31:31Z")
“Tell Me To My Face”, Dan Fogelberg and Tim Weisberg Didn't know until now that this song was originally written and recorded by the Hollies. RIP Dan Fogelberg. “Undun” by the Guess Who. Burton Cummings learned to play the flute just for this. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VLMF5GM0Kt8/hqdefault.jpg "The Guess Who - Undun") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLMF5GM0Kt8) ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/8 "2018-09-29T03:33:30Z")
Flute Solos for Worship songbook includes piano accompaniment. Your niece will have fun working up some specials for church. Talk with the choir director and I’m sure he’d be thrilled to help. I’d suggest starting on a quiet Wed evening service when there’s not as many people. Do one song. It’s important experience for a young musician. You only learn to perform by doing it. > **[Flute Solos For Worship By Brant Adams - Book And Performance/accompaniment...](https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/flute-solos-for-worship-sheet-music/7448892)** > > Flute Solos For Worship By Brant Adams - book and performance/accompaniment CD Sheet Music for flute and piano accompaniment - Buy print music LO.30-1943L | Sheet Music Plus. ---
**Author:** ![Gray\_Ghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c0e974/32.png) [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/9 "2018-09-29T04:01:00Z")
Does “Down Under” work? [Men At Work - Down Under (Official HD Video) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s) I think it’s good music. Shame that only two albums of theirs ever made it big in America. Heck, send her the part of “Kookabura” that Men at Work were ruled to have infringed in their song. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/10 "2018-09-29T04:10:07Z")
Is your niece young? Disney songs for flute. > **[The Big Book Of Disney Songs By Various - Softcover Sheet Music For Flute -...](https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/the-big-book-of-disney-songs-sheet-music/19729218?utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o6&gclid=CjwKCAjworfdBRA7EiwAKX9HeJbovAjtquXU3eJ5-Cxbzf8xtiWlfWZEpB_Ke0vfzZ1C9Xi1sY1gEhoCCQYQAvD_BwE&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_ggl_%7Bcampaign_id%7D_&popup=false&popup=false&utm_source=google&ac=1&country_code=USA&sc_intid=19729218&scid=scplp19729218)** > > The Big Book Of Disney Songs By Various - Softcover Sheet Music for Flute - Buy print music HL.842613 | Sheet Music Plus. For a teen. Pop & Rock Hits for flute. Has an accompaniment CD. > **[Top Pop & Rock Hits Instrumental Solos By - Book And CD Sheet Music For...](https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/top-pop-rock-hits-instrumental-solos-sheet-music/20146570?utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o3&gclid=CjwKCAjworfdBRA7EiwAKX9HeAiJkBY2jgQ4QTYLHpEs49aOg-cqd_5ebkSAs9waax_jrdGdk0Lj0BoCKpUQAvD_BwE&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_ggl_%7Bcampaign_id%7D_&popup=false&popup=false&utm_source=google&ac=1&country_code=USA&sc_intid=20146570&scid=scplp20146570)** > > Top Pop & Rock Hits Instrumental Solos By - Book and CD Sheet Music for Flute - Buy print music AP.45095 | Sheet Music Plus. Easy Pop Melodies for Flute > **[Easy Pop Melodies By Various - Softcover Sheet Music For Flute - Buy Print...](https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/easy-pop-melodies-sheet-music/19975857?utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o7&gclid=CjwKCAjworfdBRA7EiwAKX9HeJdxHJerOQ0b6_1-hY4b75xRSilnxXdqFYI2a2LalIGh0KYiM_mx_RoC3sEQAvD_BwE&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_sidecar&d=sem_ggl_%7Bcampaign_id%7D_&popup=false&popup=false&utm_source=google&ac=1&country_code=USA&sc_intid=19975857&scid=scplp19975857)** > > Easy Pop Melodies By Various - Softcover Sheet Music for Flute - Buy print music HL.125784 | Sheet Music Plus. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/11 "2018-09-29T04:17:20Z")
I’d suggest starting with Easy Pop Melodies. It’s more of a beginner songbook. That one book will keep your niece entertained for at least a year. Has 50 great classics like… Songs include: All My Loving • Blowin’ in the Wind • Clocks • Don’t Stop Believin’ • Every Breath You Take • Fireflies • Hey, Soul Sister • In My Life • Love Story • My Girl • Nights in White Satin • Sweet Caroline • Unchained Melody • Viva La Vida • What a Wonderful World • You’ve Got a Friend • and more. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/12 "2018-09-29T04:23:21Z")
When you say “flute” I think… "Comin' Home Baby" Herbie Mann Your niece ought to enjoy messing wit that one! ---
**Author:** ![DPRK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/13 "2018-09-29T04:26:56Z")
I would have thought it obvious to start with the classics, like some Mozart flute concertos. Jethro Tull can be introduced much later… ETA I like some Irish traditional music; that’s a different kind of flute and pipes there. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/14 "2018-09-29T04:28:45Z")
[I Talk To The Wind](https://dai.ly/x2skkxm) by King Crimson ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/15 "2018-09-29T04:36:29Z")
My sister is a flautist in a chamber quartet. She loves tafelmusik, especially Telemann. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/16 "2018-09-29T04:53:36Z")
From one cool uncle to another: [Beastie Boys - Flute Loop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpBIuhO5QQs) [Gong - Flute Salad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nGuWDVM73k) [Gong - Oily Way/Inner Temple/Outer Temple](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3vClNY0jbU) Gong featured a flute pretty heavily, eh. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/17 "2018-09-29T04:57:03Z")
The “Chinese Dance” from Tchaikovsky’s _ **The Nutcracker** _. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/MeMIzUJSpsA/hqdefault.jpg "Fantasia - China Dance") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeMIzUJSpsA) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/18 "2018-09-29T04:57:06Z")
Lizzo is a modern rap artist who was a “band geek” in high school and played flute. She plays flute on the title track from her latest album “Coconut Oil”. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/3LPUllv_Uak/maxresdefault.jpg "Lizzo - Coconut Oil (Official Audio)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LPUllv_Uak) ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/19 "2018-09-29T06:38:16Z")
Played flute professional for many years. I listened a lot to Jean Pierre Rampal. [https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=jean+pierre+rampal+claude+bolling&rlz=1C5CHFA\_enMX765MX766&oq=jean+perre+ramp&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l5.20240j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8](https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=jean+pierre+rampal+claude+bolling&rlz=1C5CHFA_enMX765MX766&oq=jean+perre+ramp&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l5.20240j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2018, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152/20 "2018-09-29T08:21:53Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > Played flute professional for many years. > > I listened a lot to Jean Pierre Rampal. > > [jean pierre rampal claude bolling - Google Search](https://www.google.com.mx/search?q=jean+pierre+rampal+claude+bolling&rlz=1C5CHFA_enMX765MX766&oq=jean+perre+ramp&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l5.20240j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) This. The classic Suite for Jazz Flute and Piano, with Claude Bolling. She can enjoy listening to the album’s catchy melodies now, and learn to play some of the songs at some point (they’re not THAT hard - start with a slower one). Also some nice flute on Van Morrison’s Moondance album, but more to add color than as the main melody. Also Clannad’s second album. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-music-where-flute-figures-prominently/822152.md?page=2)