Mystery Songs
Free Bassoon Sheet Music
I’ve transcribed some of my favorite tunes from film, tv, games, and more for bassoon! Can you guess the name of these famous melodies? Try sightreading a mystery song and find out.
Mystery Song #27
Hint: She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.
Pro-Tip: Be careful with accidentals, especially after the key change!
Mystery Song #26
Hint: You broke my smolder!
Pro-Tip: Add vibrato as needed to make this melody sound connected and sweet.
Mystery Song #25
Hint: “You are without a doubt the worst pirate I’ve ever heard of.”
Pro-Tip: This piece should have strong accents and a bouncy, energetic character.
Mystery Song #24
Hint: “Winter is coming.”
Pro-Tip: Play long, connected phrases. Keep the air moving through the ties!
Mystery Song #23
Hint: “Wait a minute, Doc. Are you telling me you built a time machine…?”
Pro-Tip: Count the triplet ties carefully! And don’t rush the quarter note triplets.
Mystery Song #22
Hint: But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.
Pro-Tip: Use fast, focused air on your high D’s to make sure they come out with a clear, stable sound.
Mystery Song #21
Hint: “Bells are ringin’, children singin’, all is merry and bright.”
Pro-Tip: Swing your eighth notes to make the piece feel more jazzy and energetic. Don’t forget to use your pinky on G and flick your B-flats!
Mystery Song #20
Hint: There must have been some magic in that old top hat…
Pro-Tip: Swing your eighth notes and play with a full sound for a more upbeat style.
Mystery Song #19
Hint: From a favorite festive ballet.
Pro-Tip: Check your key and watch your accidentals carefully! There are lots of fun chromatic notes sprinkled in here.
Mystery Song #18
Hint: Snowflakes in the air, carols everywhere.
Pro-Tip: Try using the right-hand pinky G-flat fingering on the second line for a smoother transition from B-flat to G-flat.
Mystery Song #17
Hint: Famous melody from the wizarding world.
Pro-Tip: Use your air to create smooth, connected slurs through these interesting intervals and watch the accidentals carefully.
Mystery Song #16
Hint: Everyone hail to the pumpkin king!
Pro-Tip: Roll your right pinky between low A-flat and F to make the transition smoother and faster. If your low notes don’t respond well, try slurring until it feels easier!
Mystery Song #15
Hint: “Who you gonna call?”
Pro-Tip: Flick the high B-flats and make sure to count the 8th note and 16th note rhythms carefully.
Mystery Song #14
Hint: They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky.
Pro-Tip: Add some finger snaps during the rests and don’t forget to swing your 8th notes!
Mystery Song #13
Hint: Longest running primetime animated series!
Pro-Tip: Use a large half hole on the upper F-sharp to help it speak without cracking.
Mystery Song #12
Hint: Famous feline detective films and cartoons.
Pro-Tip: Swing the 8th notes in this piece to give it a more jazzy feel.
Mystery Song #11
Hint: Jinkies. Looks like we’ve got another mystery on our hands!
Pro-Tip: Count your ties and subdivide your 8th notes.
Mystery Song #10
Hint: Yabba dabba doo!
Pro-Tip: Flick your B-flats in this piece to ensure they don’t crack!
Mystery Song #9
Hint: From the broadway musical about a famous founding father!
Pro-Tip: Be careful to count your ties correctly in this piece!
Mystery Song #8
Hint: Famous ragtime piano tune.
Pro Tip: The music switches between A and A-flat several times so watch out for those changes and don’t forget to Flick your High A’s!

