Uptown Funk: The Best Clarinet Sheet Music

Looking for the best clarinet sheet music to play along to Uptown Funk? We’ve got you covered! Check out our top picks and get your groove on!

Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars

“Uptown Funk” is a song by American recording artist Bruno Mars from his fourth studio album, titled Uptown Special (2015). The song features guest vocals from American rapper and producer R. Kelly. It was released as the lead single from the album on November 10, 2014. The song was written by Jeff Bhasker, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Mark Ronson, with production being handled by Jeff Bhasker and Ronson. “Uptown Funk” received positive reviews from music critics upon its release. Commercially the song became an international success reaching number one in several countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands New Zealand and the United Kingdom; while peaking within the top five in Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Denmark, Switzerland and the United States.

The song won two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group at the 58th ceremony. “Uptown Funk” also spent seven consecutive weeks atop of the Billboard Hot 100 becoming both Mars’ and Ronson’s first number-one on the chart as well as topping Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eight weeks; it has sold over 6.4 million copies in the United States as of July 2015. Internationally “Uptown Funk” peaked at number one in Australia (for five weeks), Canada (for four weeks), France (for 14 weeks), Germany (for two weeks), Netherlands (for eight weeks), New Zealand (for three weeks) and Sweden (for six weeks).

We Will Rock You by Queen

This classic rock song by Queen is a great choice for beginning clarinetists. The melody is easy to follow, and the overall tempo is fairly slow, making it easy to keep up with. The sheet music includes the lyrics, so you can sing along as you play.

Let It Go by Idina Menzel

“Let It Go” is a song from Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen, with music and lyrics composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The song was performed in its original version in the film by American actress and singer Idina Menzel in her role as Queen Elsa. At the 86th Academy Awards, “Let It Go” won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

The song appears in the Broadway musical adaptation of the film, with Elsa being played by Caissie Levy. In the show, “Let It Go” is sung as a power ballad by Elsa as she realises and accepts her magical powers after fearful thoughts of hurting her sister Anna. The song builds to a climax asElsa sings: “The cold never bothered me anyway!” – a line which delivers an empowering message of self-acceptance.

All of Me by John Legend

“All of Me” is a song by American singer John Legend from his fourth studio album Love in the Future (2013). It is dedicated to Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen. “All of Me” first aired on American mainstream urban radio as the album’s third single on August 12, 2013. On the week ending May 16, 2014, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first number-one single in the United States. It knocked off “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX, which spent seven weeks atop the Hot 100.”All of Me” became the twelfth best-selling song of 2014 in the US. In 2016, Time named it one of their “Top 10 Favorite Wedding Songs”, and Consequence of Sound ranked it 4th on their year-end list of best songs of 2014.

A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton

“A Thousand Miles” is a song recorded by American pop singer Vanessa Carlton. It was released in 2002 as the first single from her album, Be Not Nobody. Written by Carlton and produced by Curtis Schweitzer and Ron Fair, the track was inspired by a piano melody that Carlton’s father had been humming. It is considered one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold more than five million copies worldwide.

The song received positive reviews, with many critics calling it a “catchy” and “addictive” pop song. In addition to its commercial success, “A Thousand Miles” received several awards and nominations, including two Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It was also nominated for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. The song has been used in popular television shows such as American Idol, Glee, So You Think You Can Dance, and The Voice; it has also been covered by numerous artists.

Can’t Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake

This soulful, summery smash is the perfect way to show off your clarinet skills! “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” was written by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin and Shellback for the movie Trolls. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Timberlake performed it at the 2017 Oscars.

What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

“What Makes You Beautiful” is a song by English-Irish boy band One Direction. It was released as their debut single and lead single from their debut studio album, Up All Night (2011). “What Makes You Beautiful” was written by Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk, and produced by Falk and Yacoub. In December 2011, the song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for two non-consecutive weeks, becoming the group’s first number-one single in the country. In UK Singles Chart, “What Makes You Beautiful” debuted at number one on March 11, 2012, giving the band their second UK number one single and making them the first band to top both the singles and albums charts in both countries since Take That in 1996. The single has been certified quadruple platinum in Australia and double platinum in New Zealand.

“What Makes You Beautiful” received positive reviews from critics. The song was praised for its appeal to teenage audiences and its pop rock vibe. It was also complimented for being catchy, upbeat and having mass appeal. The accompanying music video was directed by Maher Marsden and portrays the five members of One Direction on a beach in Malibu, California. Upon release, the video quickly became an internet meme. It won several awards including Most Wished For Video of 2013 at the MTV Japan Video Music Awards.

Counting Stars by OneRepublic

OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars” is a staple of contemporary pop music. The song has a catchy beat and an infectious melody, making it perfect for clarinet players of all levels.

This sheet music arrangement of “Counting Stars” is designed for novice clarinet players. The arrangement includes the melody and chords, allowing you to play the song with accompaniment. The arrangement is easy to follow and is a great way to learn this popular song.

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

“Shake It Off” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014). Swift wrote the song with its producers Max Martin and Shellback. The song is an uptempo dance-pop track considered to be a departure from Swift’s earlier country pop music style. “Shake It Off” is the sixth track on the album and was serviced to radio in the United States on August 18, 2014, as the album’s fourth single. A&M Records and Sony Music Entertainment released various remixes of the song including one featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Musically, “Shake It Off” is a synth-pop and electronic music-influenced track that uses minimal drum machine programming and samples of hand claps and finger snaps throughout its verses. The composition runs through modulations in tempo and key throughout the choruses. The lyrics of “Shake It Off” describe Swift’s attempts to move on from haters and negativity directed towards her, using the metaphor of shaking off dirt or snakes.

Critical reception for “Shake It Off” was generally positive; contemporary critics praised its uptempo beat, Max Martin’s production work, as well as Swift’s new musical direction. The song won Favorite Song at both the 2015 People’s Choice Awardsand Teen Choice Awardsand also received nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards.”Shake It Off” peaked at number one on Billboard”’s Hot 100 chart for twelve non-consecutive weeks (tying with Maroon 5’s “Moves like Jagger” (2011) for longest running number one by a female artist), becoming Swift’s second number one single in Canada and in the United States. Commercially, it was one of 2014’s best selling singles with over 7 million copies sold worldwide.”

Roar by Katy Perry

This is the song that put Katy Perry on the map, and it’s still one of her most popular hits. “Roar” is a great choice for beginning clarinetists because it’s relatively simple and has a catchy, upbeat melody.