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Begin the Beguine |
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Instruments: |
Flute 1 Flute 2 Flute 3 | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo Instrumental Duet Instrumental Trio |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
132 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0017115 |
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Price:
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$4.99
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Pages: |
5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Cole Porter |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Flute 1 Flute 2 Flute 3 | |
Scorings: |
Instrumental Solo Instrumental Duet Instrumental Trio |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0017115 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate beguine |
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Metronome: |
q = 132 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1935 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0017115 |
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From the Book: |
Favorite Cole Porter Classics for Flute |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The flute solo edition of “Begin the Beguine” is in Bb major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the flute solo score for “Begin the Beguine” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this flute solo arrangement include?
The flute solo arrangement of “Begin the Beguine” is written for flute 1, flute 2 and flute 3.
Is “Begin the Beguine” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Begin the Beguine” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Begin the Beguine” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Begin the Beguine” composed by Cole Porter is available as a flute solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It includes 5 pages of music. The original key is Bb major.
It's marked moderate beguine, at about 132 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Flute 1, Flute 2 and Flute 3. Stylistically, it's Jazz.
There are 27 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It has an average customer rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 1 rating. This edition was arranged by Tony Esposito.
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