The ideal tin whistle instructional text for children. This book presents familiar melodies while progressing slowly and carefully. Works equally well for class orindividual instruction
Celebrate the holiday season with Mel Bay's collection of Christmas carols arranged for flute and piano. Contemporary tonal colors and harmonic progressions enhance these delightful arrangements. Carols are extended through variations to extend duration and add melodic interest.Each piece modulates to the next so that the entire collection may be performed as an extended suite. The diversity of styles range from a quasi-jazz rendition of 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' to a contemporary version of 'Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly'. Guaranteed to please the audience and performer alike. Features a 48-page keyboard accompaniment plus a 16-page flute pull-out section. Includes downloadable online audio
An easy-to-understand, basic instructional text for the fife. Presents wonderful fife tunes and carefully written studies. Tunes include: Albina; Aldridge's Allemande; All Through the Night; and many more fun titles!
The most comprehensive tinwhistle tutor available! Contains over 150 delightful tunes in a colorful variety of music styles. Classical, folk, and Irish melodies are presented with guitar chords shown. The carefully sequenced pedagogy guidesthe player through note reading while introducing the full range of the instruments. Ensemble music is also introduced. Also works well for fife or flute. Key of D. The online audio includes selected pieces and exercises performed with guitar accompaniment in stereo. Includes access to online audio
Mozart for Flute features a wide variety of enjoyable arrangements for flute and piano. This collection is enhanced by a sonata for flute and piano written by Mozart as a child prodigy. Excellent for use in recital and contest programming as well as the teaching studio. Audio available online.
Flute Improvisation Made Easy introduces the art of improvisation to flutists of all skill levels. the book covers basics of improvisation including rhythm, modes, scales, call and response, and typical forms like the blues. Written suggestions and transcribed improvisations guide the player in how to perform these musical elements. the accompanying audio includes separate solo flute and backup tracks.
Easy to intermediate Christmas solos scored for flute solo with piano accompaniment. Includes: Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; I Saw Three Ships; Silent Night and many more. the accompanying CD contains four full sets of piano accompaniments for all the pieces in the book. the first practice set is played at a slow tempo and the solo flute line is played on the piano. the second practice set is performed once again at a slow tempo, this time without the inclusion of the melodic line. the third performance set is played at a faster tempo, once again without the melodic line. This faster tempo is intended for use in both the practice setting and the studio performance setting. the fourth and final performance set contains non-stop accompaniment tracks and links all pieces in the book together to form a Christmas suite that can be played at recitals or festive gatherings.
Technical exercises applicable to intermediate literature. Sets the foundation for more difficult daily study routines. Practice of these scale exercises helps one acquire agility and evenness in playing. A reliable technique develops when the fingers are exercises in all key patterns. Includes major and minor scales (all forms), arpeggios, scales in thirds, triplet scales, extended scales, and chromatic exercise in each key.
A well-written, easy, step-by-step method for learning tinwhistle. Contains big notes, illustrations, and a wealth of wonderful children's songs carefully scored and graded for the D tinwhistle. Written partially in easy-play notation, where the letter names of the notes are written inside the note heads, and partially in large standard notation. the play-along recordings contains every song in the book and serves as a guide to insure accuracy of interpretation and ease of learning. All record examples include solo whistle with multi-instrumental back-up.
An extremely well-written, thorough study into contemporary and traditional tinwhistle music and performance. Included are chapters on fundamentals, ornamentation and more. Includes an accompaniment CD
A growing number of folk players have adopted the silver flute as a viable alternative to the wooden simple-system flute. Mel Bay's Scottish Flute Collection is written for the classical flutist who wishes to concretize traditional Scottish music. The collection includes jigs, reels, into sets to provide length and diversity in the performance setting. Simple ceili-style piano arrangements highlight the flute and encourage the practice of ornamenting in a traditional style. Both an ornamented and unornamented version of each tune is included in the flute score along with guitar chords. This flexibility makes the collection useful for many purposes: as concert/recital programming,as a folk music resource book, as works for the study and practice of traditional ornamentation and as etudes for the developing flutist. Flutists wishing to perform traditional Scottish music will find this collection a must for the repertoire. An accompaniment online audio guides the player through the performance of traditional ornaments in the first set. Players hear the performance of notated ornaments such as the cut, long roll and short roll and learn to apply and aurally interpret the remaining ornamented sets provided in the book. A play-along ceili-style piano accompaniment track is included for all pieces in the book. A great way to enjoy Scottish tunes and learn traditional performance practice at the same time! Includes access to online audio.
Beginners of all ages will enjoy learning to play tinwhistle with the step-by-step method found in this book. Familiar folk melodies abound in this comprehensive collection of easy-to-play literature. Carefully sequenced tunes and exercises teach the player to read music notation, and a section is included on Irishornamentation. Several Irish tunes containing suggested ornamentation present the traditional Irish style of whistle playing. Because of the ease of learning the tinwhistle (also called the pennywhistle) many Irish musicians begin their musical training on the whistle before switching to the flute or uillean pipes. Written for the D tinwhistle. Includes access to online audio
This is a wonderful collection of 43 songs and dance tunes from 18th and 19th century Scotland. The songs range from work songs to love songs to balladscommemorating epic moments of Scottish history. The sets are arranged for solo flute or tin whistle with piano or guitar accompaniment. This book includes access to an online audio recording. The piano accompaniment is available as an online download.
By Mizzy McCaskill & Dona Gilliam. Beginners of all ages will enjoy learning to play tinwhistle with the step-by-step method found in this book. Familiar folk melodies abound in this comprehensive collection of easy-to-play literature. Carefully sequenced tunes and exercises teach the player to read music notation, and a section is included on Irish ornamentation. Several Irish tunes containing suggested ornamentation present the traditional Irish style of whistle playing. Because of the ease of learning the tinwhistle (also called the pennywhistle) many Irish musicians begin their musical training on the whistle before switching to the flute or uillean pipes. Written for the D tinwhistle.
A handy text filled with notes on embouchure, hand position, and breath support,daily warm-ups, major and minor scales and arpeggios, lower octave etudes, contemporary etudes, and a trill and note fingering chart! The easy-to-use format makes it an excellent companion to any beginning to intermediate method. The audio recording available online is an ideal way for the developing flutist to listento and practice with the solo etudes found in the book. It contains contemporaryetudes, lower-octave etudes, and extended range etudes. All etudes arepresented in sections. Flute and piano tracks are followed by piano track accompaniments. The grouping of piano accompaniment tracks may facilitate the use of this recording in both studio and performance settings. All accompanimenttracks have an added two-measure introduction. Mixed-meter etudes begin with two measures of the meter found in the first bar of the piece. Access to audio download available online.
An extremely well-written, thorough study into contemporary and traditional tinwhistle music and performance. Included are chapters on fundamentals, ornamentation and more. Includes an accompaniment CD
Technical exercises applicable to intermediate literature. Sets the foundation for more difficult daily study routines. Practice of these scale exercises helps one acquire agility and evenness in playing. A reliable technique develops when the fingers are exercises in all key patterns. Includes major and minor scales (all forms), arpeggios, scales in thirds, triplet scales, extended scales, and chromatic exercise in each key.
The most comprehensive tinwhistle tutor available! Contains over 150 delightful tunes in a colorful variety of music styles. Classical, folk, and Irish melodies are presented with guitar chords shown. The carefully sequenced pedagogy guides the player through note reading while introducing the full range of the instruments. Ensemble music is also introduced. Also works well for fife or flute. Key of D. The companion CD includes selected pieces and exercises performed with guitar accompaniment in stereo.
Celebrate the holiday season with Mel Bay's collection of Christmas carols arranged for flute and piano. Contemporary tonal colors and harmonic progressions enhance these delightful arrangements. Carols are extended through variations to extend duration and add melodic interest.Each piece modulates to the next so that the entire collection may be performed as an extended suite. The diversity of styles range from a quasi-jazz rendition of 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' to a contemporary version of 'Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly'. Guaranteed to please the audience and performer alike. Features a 48-page keyboard accompaniment plus a 16-page flute pull-out section. Includes downloadable online audio
The most comprehensive tinwhistle tutor available! Contains over 150 delightful tunes in a colorful variety of music styles. Classical, folk, and Irish melodies are presented with guitar chords shown. The carefully sequenced pedagogy guidesthe player through note reading while introducing the full range of the instruments. Ensemble music is also introduced. Also works well for fife or flute. Key of D. The online audio includes selected pieces and exercises performed with guitar accompaniment in stereo. Includes access to online audio
A collection of duets which exemplifies a variety of distinctive styles. Includes notes on Baroque performance practice, including French `notes inegales'. Contains excerpts from `The Modern Flute Professor' by Meline; `Sonatas I, IV and VI' by Loeillet; excerpts from `Twelve Duos for Two Flutes, Op. 57' by Devienne; and `Sonatas II and III' from Six Sonatas or Duets for Two GermanFlutes or Violins, Op. 2 by Telemann.
Technical exercises applicable to intermediate literature. Sets the foundation for more difficult daily study routines. Practice of these scale exercises helps one acquire agility and evenness in playing. A reliable technique develops when the fingers are exercises in all key patterns. Includes major and minor scales (all forms), arpeggios, scales in thirds, triplet scales, extended scales, and chromatic exercise in each key.
Renaissance Flute Made Easy presents a variety of easy sixteenth century songs and dances for the silver (Boehm) flute, including allemandes, branles, pavanes, and round dances. the book also contains piano and guitar arrangements for each piece, and the audio includes accompaniment by a consort of Renaissance instruments. This appealing collection works well in both lesson and performance settings.
The first of two volumes of the most requested pieces for weddings, church services, or meditative settings, these compositions provide excellent intermediate literature for study in private lessons. Each of these classical masterpieces isexcellent for development of tone and vibrato. All works are arranged for flute (or violin) with piano and organ accompaniment. A separate online PDF part is included for the soloist. The online audio contains both organ and piano accompaniments for all pieces in the book. Introductions have been added where necessary to establish tempo and allow the soloist to enter with the recorded accompaniment at the proper time. Includes access to audio and flute solo downloads online
Parlez-vous Français? This collection of popular compositions for flute illustrates French musical styles at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Written information about the composers and French musical styles is included as well as keyboard accompaniments. the pieces include popular and enjoyable pieces by Debussy, Satie, Fauré, Boisdeffre, Saint-Saëns. on the CD, a native French speaker introduces all of the works in the book, helping you learn correct pronunciation of the composers' names and performance markings. Play along with the piano accompaniment tracks for all pieces in the book. Accompaniment tracks reflect nuances in tempo, phrasing and articulation used by professional performers. All works are set at a performance tempo and can be used in the practice, studio or recital setting.
This is a wonderful collection of 43 songs and dance tunes from 18th and 19th century Scotland. The songs range from work songs to love songs to balladscommemorating epic moments of Scottish history. The sets are arranged for solo flute or tin whistle with piano or guitar accompaniment. This book includes access to an online audio recording. The piano accompaniment is available as an online download.
An outstanding collection of pieces for the beginning flutist including tasteful piano accompaniment arranged within the limitations of the developing instrumentalist range, tone, phrasing and technique. As a vast number of musical concepts are encountered in playing these pieces, this book is also recommended as an exceptional tool for the lesson setting. the flute music is in a separate pull-out part.
Sacred Classics for Flute and Piano Made Easy presents a variety of literature that can be used as processional, meditative or incidental music in the sacred setting. the easy arrangements of classical and baroque works are beautiful in their simplicity, and the range and rhythmic complexity of all works are suitable for the developing flutist. CD accompaniment tracks for all pieces in the book are played on both piano and pipe organ.
Easy to intermediate Christmas solos scored for flute solo with piano accompaniment. Includes: Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; I Saw Three Ships; Silent Night and many more. the accompanying CD contains four full sets of piano accompaniments for all the pieces in the book. the first practice set is played at a slow tempo and the solo flute line is played on the piano. the second practice set is performed once again at a slow tempo, this time without the inclusion of the melodic line. the third performance set is played at a faster tempo, once again without the melodic line. This faster tempo is intended for use in both the practice setting and the studio performance setting. the fourth and final performance set contains non-stop accompaniment tracks and links all pieces in the book together to form a Christmas suite that can be played at recitals or festive gatherings.
An extremely well-written, thorough study into contemporary and traditional tinwhistle music and performance. Included are chapters on fundamentals, ornamentation and more. Includes an accompaniment CD
This comprehensive method for the beginner to advanced is especially designed for use in private lessons. It introduces each new concept with fingering exercises, scale exercises, and etudes. Advanced techniques and concepts such as harmonics, vibrato, trills, interpretation, and phrasing are outlined succinctly through descriptive text and musical examples. A segment called Representative Literature contains exemplary flute music and photographs of flutes from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods giving students a broad historical perspective of both flute literature and the development and use of various types of flutes.
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