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Intermediate flute sheet music for "Expansion" by Rik Emmett, in E minor at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Flute Sheet Music for "Expansion" by Rik Emmett

Preview of the intermediate flute sheet music arrangement for “Expansion” by Rik Emmett.

Expansion by Rik Emmett
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

Genrerock · instrumental · progressive
Moodenergetic · virtuosic · dynamic
Signatureinstrumental rock virtuosity
E minor
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
A
Em
Bm
Cmaj7
Dmaj7
A9
Bsus2
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
lead and rhythm electric guitar with intricate, fast‑picked melodic lines and soaring solos
drums
tight, precise drum kit with complex fills and syncopated patterns
bass guitar
active, melodic bassline that locks with the drums and adds counter‑melodies
keyboard
layered synth pads and occasional melodic fills that add harmonic depth
acoustic guitar
rhythmic strumming that reinforces the groove and adds texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Live at Berklee (2000)

A live recording capturing Emmett performing at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the most respected music schools in the world. The setting suited his reputation as a technically accomplished guitarist, and the album leans into acoustic and jazz-oriented material.

All of Live at Berklee
Artist

Rik Emmett

Rik Emmett is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, who spent the 1970s and 1980s as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the hard rock trio Triumph. After leaving the band in 1988, he pursued a solo career spanning more than two dozen independent releases across rock, jazz, classical, blues, and acoustic styles. He has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame, among others.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Expansion" in?

"Expansion" by Rik Emmett is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "Expansion"?

"Expansion" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Expansion"?

The core progression is G, A, Em, Bm, Cmaj7, and Dmaj7, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Expansion"?

The recording features electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, keyboard, and acoustic guitar.

Can I get "Expansion" flute sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate flute sheet music arrangement of "Expansion" by Rik Emmett, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Expansion" flute sheet music easy to play?

"Expansion" flute sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in E minor with 19 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

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

Yes. The beginner flute sheet music for "Expansion" 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 "Expansion" on?

"Expansion" appears on Live at Berklee (2000).

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