[king of jazz]

Hello all,

A mate of mine were thinking of starting a small busking group. We have a few songs that we are considering however our play list is short. I can play flute and sax and my mate can play guitar and drums, we are high school students by the way. we would prefer to have just the two of us busking however if we can't find enough songs that can be done with a solo instrument and rhythm we can find a guitarist to help fill in more. Any suggestions of good songs- any genre- would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Will

 

[robko626]

Where will you be doing this? If you're doing it outside bars and nightclubs, you might want a different approach than if you're doing it in shopping malls. As a disclaimer, I should tell you I'm not a busker, but I pay buskers when they do things I like!

Do Aussies sing, "In Heaven There is No Beer"? That's a fun one that you can ad lib on -- sounds like a big party.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntkC-o52weI

 

[Phil1]

Hello all,

A mate of mine were thinking of starting a small busking group. We have a few songs that we are considering however our play list is short. I can play flute and sax and my mate can play guitar and drums, we are high school students by the way. we would prefer to have just the two of us busking however if we can't find enough songs that can be done with a solo instrument and rhythm we can find a guitarist to help fill in more. Any suggestions of good songs- any genre- would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Will

You would think the King of Jazz would know these things.

Misty

Tequila

Ma Cheri Amour.

Lots of ballads. They love ballads.

Pink Panther theme.

Europa.

You get the idea?

 

[tbh85]

Things people know!!

Mas Que Nada
Sir Duke
I Feel Good
Fly Me To The Moon
TV Themes!!

 

[John Laughter]

Things people know!!

That will be the ticket to success! Keep it simple and semi upbeat. Stay away from sad songs : )

 

[maddenma]

Can I suggest getting a copy of the Real Book? Many, many tunes in there.....

 

[king of jazz]

ive got about 5 real books, most songgs i've never heard of and those that I have need quite a few instruments to do well. :/

 

[Bill Mecca]

tunes with a strong and recognizable melody work best. If you can whistle the melody it should work fine.

 

[hgiles]

First pose the question to your audience/customers then ask each other which of those tunes you actually like and can perform well...