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Intermediate flute sheet music for "The Floater" by Henry Mancini, in F major at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Flute Sheet Music for "The Floater" by Henry Mancini

Preview of the intermediate flute sheet music arrangement for “The Floater” by Henry Mancini.

The Floater by Henry Mancini
Flute Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The flute part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · easy listening · soundtrack
Moodlaid‑back · smooth · classic
Signatureclassic lounge jazz with a relaxed, sophisticated vibe
F major
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
Gm7
C7
F
Fm7
B7
E
Em7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroMain ThemeBridgeMain Theme (reprise)Outro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
bright, clean, melodic lead playing the main theme
bass
warm, walking bassline that anchors the harmony
drums
light, brushed drum kit providing a gentle swing feel
saxophone
smooth, lyrical saxophone solo that adds a mellow, expressive layer
guitar
subtle, clean electric guitar comping with soft chords
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Music From Peter Gunn (1959)

The soundtrack to Blake Edwards' TV detective series Peter Gunn, this album gave Mancini his first major commercial breakthrough. It mixes hard-boiled jazz with a persistent walking-bass cool that defined the sound of late-1950s crime television.

All of The Music From Peter Gunn
Artist

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini was an American composer, arranger, and conductor from Cleveland, Ohio, who became one of the most celebrated figures in film and television music. He worked across jazz, big band, easy listening, and orchestral styles, and his career produced some of the most recognizable themes in Hollywood history. Over roughly four decades he won four Academy Awards and twenty Grammy Awards, with scores for projects ranging from TV crime shows to major motion pictures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Floater" in?

"The Floater" by Henry Mancini is in F major.

What is the tempo of "The Floater"?

"The Floater" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Floater"?

The core progression is C, Gm7, C7, F, Fm7, and B♭7, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Floater"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, guitar, and saxophone.

Can I get "The Floater" flute sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate flute sheet music arrangement of "The Floater" by Henry Mancini, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "The Floater" flute sheet music easy to play?

"The Floater" flute sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 143 BPM in F major with 24 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "The Floater" flute sheet music?

Yes. The beginner flute sheet music for "The Floater" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "The Floater" on?

"The Floater" appears on The Music From Peter Gunn (1959).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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