I Used to Play Flute

The primary emphasis of this method book is developing the three essential concepts for learning to play the Flute which are: Learning the names of the notes on the music staffLearning the value of thenotes and how to count themLearning how to finger the notes on the FluteAs new notes are introduced on the lines and spaces of the music staff the note name note value method of counting and fingeringof the note on the Flute is clearly illustrated. Each of the essential music elements is presented clearly and sequentially. Each presentation is followed by several exercises and original melodies that are specifically designedto develop reading ability technique and musicianship. Students will understand and develop each newly learned music concept as they progress from lesson to lesson. Every lesson builds on those that came before giving studentsa chance to practice what they have learned and reinforcing skills that will be used over and over. The unique feature of this flute method book is that the lessons progress in a logical manner conducive to learning to play theFlute.

Return To Avalon is scored for two flutes one doubling Piccolo the other doubling Alto Flute.In the mid-thirteenth century over 200 000 Cathars were murdered in the South of France 'Avalon' by forces of darkness and ignorance. The Cathars were European Buddhists who believed in loving each other that we are all equal in the eyes of God non-revenge vegetarianism and that women could be priests. They also believed in reincarnation.In answer to threats and bullying many of them chose to be burnt alive rather than be forced to follow teachings they believed to be untrue.People say that the Cathars never came back. People saythat they died in vain. But I believe that they are wrong I believe that the Cathars did come back to create a Church of light outside the constricts of religion but through the arts through music poetry and prose.'Return to Avalon' is the story of two great Cathar flute players who rise from the ashes of the Montsegur massacre to return and baptize the world into the truth of the eternal through the beauty of sound and honesty of expression. I imagined these 'Sons of the light ' playing this piece and letting its message of friendship and brotherhood echo out over the mountains.'Return to Avalon' begins with 'The Last Song' a 13th century Cathar melody echoed on alto flute then explores an idea I first used in my 1993 flute concerto the idea of orchestrated digital delay.The second movement 'Human flame' on piccolo and alto is also based on a medieval theme but takes it further and further out until finally it burns up into a huge fireball.In the third movement 'Sons of the light return to Avalon' the two flutes reappear Phoenix-like from the ashes leading and learning from each other. Eventually the flutes become inseparable as they interweave together at speed leading us to a higher truth that we are all brothers and sisters equally loved by God.Phenomenal flautist Samuel

Instrumental Play-Along-Solo arrangements of a dozen jazz blues tunes are featured in this collection for beginning to intermediate instrumentalists.It features online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound and so you can sound great while playing along with the backing tracks!Songs include Basin Street Blues C-Jam Blues Freddie Freeloader Night Train One for Daddy-O The Swingin' Shepherd Blues Tenor Madness and more.The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK a multi-functional audio player thatallows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

Play-along flute trios also suitable for flute choir-Fun For Flutes is an ideal book for anyone who plays the flute in an ensemble or takes flute lessons. The six appealing and modern pieces are perfect for the flute and can be used very flexibly. They are ideally suitable for flautists who have two years experience.the accompanying CD contains several versions of each piece. First you will hear a complete recording next a version without the second flute another without the third flute and finally aversion with just the swinging accompaniment. the last version is the most fun as it allows three (or more) flautists to play together.

Aria written in 1930 by Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) is a small study initially for Voice and Piano but arranged in this edition for Flute and Piano. This version and the one for Alto Saxophone and Piano are the ones the most commonly used. The Flute score is one-page long and contains technical difficulties that would make it ideal for an upper intermediate player. Its author Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) is a neoclassical composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1919. He composed many symphonic suites operas and seven orchestras including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Entertainment' (1930). He also was in charge ofthe Accadémie de France in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was later administrator for the Paris Opera.

How To Sit On A Rock-New owners of the Native American Flute are often told to go 'sit on a rock' and teach themselves how to play. Through eight lessons introducing the technique and theory of both the outer and inner 'game' of Native AmericanFlute improvisation players of all levels learn to express the music growing inside themselves.The exercises in this volume are presented in fingering diagrams and Nakai TAB-an easy-to-learn derivative of standard musicnotation most commonly used for Native American Flute. Access to online audio included.

A highly flexible series of books designed to encourage young people to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments perfect for group tuition. Book 1 offers 19 easy-intermediate trios for flute using familiar melodies arranged in classical folk and jazz styles including Country Garden God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Mexican Hat Dance Sailor's Hornpipe. This collection can be used for solo duet or trio playing and can also be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Book 1 for Saxophone Clarinet Violin Brass. An optional piano accompaniment book is available.

The Western Concert Flute is an important solo and orchestra instrument in classical music and it’s used in folk jazz pop and rock music. This book is an easy introduction to Flute playing. Everything the soon-to-be flutist needs to know is described in an easy-to-understand manner and can be acquired with the help of technical exercises. Of course the necessary music theory is included as well. Well-known play-along pieces allow the player a quick start to making music. The playback CD guarantees motivation and fun with the instrument.

Symphonies 1 - 9-This volume contains all the first flute parts for all the Beethoven symphonies 1 to 9. The flute parts are complete and are as used by leading flautists throughout the world therefore the volume may be used for practical purposes i.e. to play first flute within an orchestra. As these flute parts are complete they may also be used for study purposes by the individual player.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. 'Take the Lead Ballads' features arrangements of popular ballads from the nineties including 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these idiomatic arrangements will boost players' confidence and are ideal for the end of term concert. Contents: Amazed; Get Here; I Don't Want To Miss A Thing; My Heart Will Go On; Swear It Again; The Rose; The Wind Beneath My Wings

Internationally renowned authors musicians and recording artists Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon of The Super Groovers have composed a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians. After releasing their first CD Supergroovin which received world wide airplay they recognized a need in the music publishing business for a series of books on contemporary improvising within the 'Smooth Jazz' genre. Andrew composed and recorded all the rhythm tracks used in thisbook. In their opinion the melodies were so catchy they couldn't resist developing them into completed songs. Mainline Connection Villefranche?sur-Mer and You're The Only One In My Life are a few featured on their second CD Mainline Connection. The smooth jazz grooves in this 50 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R

Spiel- und Vortragsstücke parallel zu Flöte spielen Band C-A selection of motivating pieces for flute and piano. The book relates to the progression of the popular flute method 'Flöte spielen' (Playing the flute) vol. C but can be used with any other flute method as well. Piano and flute are at about thesame level. With play-along CD. The faster pieces are recorded in a slower practice version additionally and the CD contains a software which can play all the tracks at a slower tempo.

Play with a real band!-This fantastic new book explores a wide range of pieces and playingstyles based on many types of light and popular music. Theplay-along CD features ‘live’ musicians so ensuring a truly polishedperformance. The book can also be used to play together with akeyboard or guitar to make the works suitable for concertperformances.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. 'Take the Lead Rock 'n' Roll' features idiomatic arrangements of rock 'n' roll classics offering fun repertoire that young instrumentalists will love to play. Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these pieces will encourage technical progression and confidence in playing. Ideal pieces for performance, or just for fun. Contents: Be-Bop-A-Lula; Blue Suede Shoes; Blueberry Hill; C'mon Everybody; Great Balls Of Fire; Jailhouse Rock; Let's Twist Again; The Green Door