Music


Over the years I've written and arranged many pieces of music - some of these are provided below.



Original

Exhibition Pieces

24 pieces, one in each key, written one each day in the first 24 days of 2022 and inspired by items at The McManus.
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Hebridean Holiday

Eight pieces for piano written after a holiday on the island of North Uist, with a contemporary Scottish sound. Ranging from Grade 2-4 level.

Feathered Friends

Seven pieces for piano, inspired by birds of all types - with a variety of styles and sounds to suit. Ranging from Grade 1-4 level.

What do you Wonder?

Seven pieces for piano, inspired by questions like "Where does the sun go to bed?". Ranging from Grade 2-4 level.



Daily Tunes

Seven pieces for piano, written each day in one week... with different sounds, styles and challenges. Ranging from Grade 1-5 level.

Notes from a Scottish Summer

Seven original piano pieces written during lockdown, full of jazz chords and blue notes. Grade 3-5 level.

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Example PDF

Lochs, Hills and Rivers

Six original piano pieces based on walks around the east of Scotland. Ranging from Grade 1-5 level.

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Roots, Branches and Leaves

Six original piano pieces inspired by trees (and the creatures that live in them) - spotted while walking the dogs. Ranging from Grade 2-6 level.

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Arrangements

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, by Enoch Sontonga - arranged for brass group: trumpet, french horn, tenor sax/trombone, tuba.

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PDF Sheet Music - Score and parts

Somewhere in my memory

From Home Alone, written by John Williams. Arranged for string quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello.

PDF Sheet Music - Score and parts

And So It Goes

Billy Joel's song, arranged for brass group: trumpet, 2 horns, trombone, tuba.

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PDF Sheet Music - Score and parts



You can see the planets from here

Original music arranged for brass group: trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba.

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PDF Sheet Music - Score and parts

Walking to Loch Brandy

Original music arranged for brass trio: trumpet, french horn, trombone.

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PDF Sheet Music - Score and parts

Lost at Loch Wharral

Original music arranged for brass group: trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba.

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PDF Sheet Music - Score and parts



Guitar Music

Level Music Description Genre Composer Key Speed Pages
Beginner Hey Brother Chords and melody Rock Avicii E minor Steady 1
Beginner Hound Dog Chords and bass riff for rock n roll classic made famous by Elvis Rock n Roll Leiber, Stoller E major Swing 1
Beginner Eye of the tiger Chords for classic rock song by Survivor Rock Survivor A minor Steady 1
Beginner 2 La Bamba Chords and melody Pop Los Lobos G major Allegro 2
Beginner Don't worry, be happy Chords and melody Pop McFerrin G major Up-beat 1
Beginner What a wonderful world Chords and melody Pop Cooke G major (capo 4) Moderato 2
Beginner Budapest Chords and melody Pop Ezra G major 1
Beginner Shotgun Chords and melody Pop Ezra E major (capo 1) 2
Beginner Shape of You Chords and melody Pop Sheeran A minor (capo 4) 1
Beginner Thinking out loud Chords Pop Sheeran D major 1
Beginner Castle on the hill Chords Pop Sheeran C major (capo 2) 1
Beginner Jingle bells Chords and melody Christmas C major 2
Beginner 2 Castle on the hill Chords Pop Sheeran D major 1
Beginner 2 Photograph Chords and riff Pop Sheeran E major 2
Beginner Livin on a prayer Riff, chords and lyrics for classic rock song by Bon Jovi Rock Bon Jovi E minor 1
Beginner All right now Riff and chords for whole song Rock Free A major 1
Intermediate Here comes the sun (Beatles) Riffs and chords for whole song Pop Harrison D major (capo 7) 2
Intermediate Jolene Chords and finger-picking patterns Country Parton A minor (capo 4) 2
Intermediate Classical gas Riffs and chords for whole song Rock Williams A minor 1
Intermediate All is found (Frozen 2) Melody and accompaniment Pop Lopez A minor 2

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