Mellophone · treble clef
Hot Cross Buns on Mellophone
Hot Cross Buns for mellophone, with the fingering under every note. A three-note song most band and recorder books start with.
Written in F major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.
Line 1
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Line 2
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Practice tips
Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.
The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: mellophone songs.