Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Ancestral Futures” by Terry Oldfield.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Spirit of Africa
One of Oldfield's earlier solo releases, drawing on African musical atmospheres woven around his signature flute playing. It belongs to a series of geographically themed Spirit albums he recorded through the 1990s.
All of Spirit of AfricaTerry Oldfield
Terry Oldfield is an English new age composer and musician born on 12 August 1949, and a brother of Mike Oldfield and Sally Oldfield. He plays flute across several styles including bamboo, alto, and bass flute, and has built a career around meditative and ambient instrumental music. Over the course of his career he has composed music for more than 80 film and television productions and sold over two million albums.
All Terry Oldfield songsFrom a recording to your part in three steps
- Step 1Bring the recording
Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.
- Step 2We transcribe it
Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for acoustic guitar, at your chosen level.
- Step 3Play & export
Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the sheet music when it feels right.
Ready to play it?
Start from any recording, your acoustic guitar sheet music in minutes.
Good to know
What key is "Ancestral Futures" in?
"Ancestral Futures" by Terry Oldfield is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Ancestral Futures"?
"Ancestral Futures" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Ancestral Futures"?
The core progression is C, Fm, Gm, F, Cm, and G, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Ancestral Futures"?
The recording features synth pads, synth bass, percussion, wind instrument, and string ensemble.
Can I get "Ancestral Futures" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Ancestral Futures" by Terry Oldfield, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Ancestral Futures" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Ancestral Futures" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in C major with 8 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 "Ancestral Futures" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Ancestral Futures" 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 "Ancestral Futures" on?
"Ancestral Futures" appears on Spirit of Africa (null).
How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?
Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.
Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?
Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.
What instruments and formats are available?
Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
Is Songscription free to use?
You can try it free, with no credit card needed.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.
How accurate is the transcription?
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.
Is this transcription licensed?
Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.
Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.
Made with in California.