Preview of the intermediate flute sheet music arrangement for “Friend” by Roberta Flack.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway (1972)
A collaborative record with fellow Atlantic artist Donny Hathaway, produced by Joel Dorn and Arif Mardin, it paired two singers who had both attended Howard University and already overlapped creatively. The single 'Where Is the Love' reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
All of Roberta Flack & Donny HathawayRoberta Flack
Roberta Flack was an American R&B and soul singer born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, who studied piano from childhood and earned a degree from Howard University. She taught school in North Carolina and Washington, D.C. before signing with Atlantic Records in 1968 and releasing her debut album in 1969. Her voice and piano-rooted approach made her one of the defining figures in quiet, introspective soul music across the 1970s.
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Good to know
What key is "Friend" in?
"Friend" by Roberta Flack is in E major.
What is the tempo of "Friend"?
"Friend" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Friend"?
The core progression is A, B, C♯m7, E, Gm7, and C, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Friend"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, female lead vocals, electric bass, light drums, and piano.
Can I get "Friend" flute sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate flute sheet music arrangement of "Friend" by Roberta Flack, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Friend" flute sheet music easy to play?
"Friend" flute sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in E major with 28 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Friend" flute sheet music?
Yes. The beginner flute sheet music for "Friend" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Friend" on?
"Friend" appears on Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway (1972).
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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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