Format : Sheet music
Melodies By Women Composers-The solos in this book are all based on melodies composed by women. They are especially well suited to performance on the flute and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing extended breath-control and phrasing. Three of the world’s most famous melodies are here: Mildred Hill’s 'Happy Birthday' (originally 'Good Morning to You') Euphemia Allens’ 'Chopsticks' (originally 'The Celebrated Chop Waltz') and Effie Corckett’s 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Less well known delights include Faustina Hodges’ 'Because I’m Twenty-Five' and Florence Percy’s 'Fly Away ' as well as Amanda Aldridge’s 'Dance of the Warriors' and the list goes on and on. A separate recorderedition is available.
SKU: MB.21675
ISBN 9780786681037. 8.5 X 11 inches.
The solos in this book are all based on melodies composed by women. They are especially well suited to performance on the soprano recorder, and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, phrasing, and the playing of high notes. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder, most of these solos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. On the alto, use C fingerings. Three of the worlds most famous melodies are here: Mildred Hills Happy Birthday originally Good Morning to You , Euphemia Allens- Chopsticks originally The Celebrated Chop Waltz , and Effie Corcketts Rock-a-Bye, Baby. Less well known delights include Faustina Hodges- Because Im Twenty-Five and Florence Percys Fly Away, as well as Amanda Aldridges Dance of the Warriors-and the list goes on and on. A separate flute edition is available.