24 Progressive Studies for the Flute, Op. 33

Moyse provides the perfect study book for beginner to advanced flautists. With directions in French English German and Japanese 100 Easy And Progressive Studies for the Flute cannot be missed. French flautist Marcel Moyse (1889-1984) studied with virtuosos Philippe Gaubet Adolphe Hennebains and Paul Taffanel at the Paris Conservatoire. Moyse went on to become principal Flute of various orchestras and also became known for his trademark tone; a clear flexible and penetrating tone controlled by a fast vibrato. As well as performing Moyse taught the Flute and published a substantial number of studybooks for the instrument. 100 Easy And Progressive Studies based on studies by Crammer focuses on elements including phrasing tempo breath control articulation fingering and evenness amongst other aspects. Being a prominent Flute player himself Moyse's 100 Easy And Progressive Studies is well-informed and essential to aspiring flautists.

Over seventy original progressive studies in a variety of jazz styles by James Rae. A systematic methodical approach that helps you to play stylish Jazz right from the beginning. The book is divided into three sections; part One introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms including swing quavers syncopation and displaced accents. Part Two contains twenty carefully graded melodic jazz studies to assist in the formulation of physical techniques and skills. Part Three Improvisation and Blues encourages the budding Jazz flautist to use these studies as the basis for further creative jazz improvisation.

Philip Sparke?s Starter Studies is the first volume of a progressive series of study books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.This collection of 65 studies offers a choice of starting note to suit individual tastes and carefully introduces new musical elements, such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process.

A second book of progressive exercises and melodic studies by esteemed Italian Flautist Ernesto Kohler. His studies are intended to impact technical skills through the joy of playing. Within the covers of this fabulous volume you will find a further ten etudes that continue on from the first book also including duets for each. These pieces are relatively simple in terms of technical ability but the melody and tone of these pieces will prove invaluable for young flautists who can be all too easily weighed down with theory and incessant study.

Tilmann Dehnhard composed this collection of original pieces whilst working with classically trained flautists who wanted to play jazz. He addresses such questions as: How can I play melodies over chord progressions? What style of articulation should I use to make sure the music grooves? Each piece on the CD is presented in three versions: two full recordings at differing tempi for playing-along and a version providing the accompaniment only for playing-along with full confidence. Notes and explanations are provided on symbols commonly found in jazz notation swing rhythm off-beat articulation and other conventions often encountered in the playing of jazz.