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George Gershwin – Summertime

Summertime by George GershwinExploring Diverse Genres “Summertime” was chosen to explore melodies from diverse genres to develop versatility. I encourage others to master these melodies to develop tone and expression. This wider range of repertoire broadens the...

George Frideric Handel – Flute Sonata in A minor HWV 362 Allegro

Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Allegro by George Frideric HandelThe Handel A Minor HWV 362, is one of his most beautiful. Originally written for recorder and cembalo in 1720.Every movement is expressive and virtuosic in its own way. There is something deeply sad and...

The Speaking Point of the Flute

Why is finding the speaking point of the flute is so important!? If one searches the speaking point of the flute, there are numerous theories on it . Googles Bard has one: "The "speaking point" of a flute refers to the precise moment and place where the airstream from...

Gioachino Rossini – Chopin Variations on a Theme

Chopin Variations on a Themeby Gioachino Rossini Gioachino Rossini (born 29 February 1792; died 13 November 1868)  Gioachino Antonio Rossini was the most significant Italian composer of the first half of the nineteenth century.  Although he wrote many songs including...

Ennio Morricone – La Califfa

La Califfa by Ennio Morricone Why are melodies so useful? Melodies are one of the most useful development tools we have available to us as players and musicians.Tone, colours and a deep emotional connection to the listener are difficult but can be taught and...

Takasuke Ono – Yoimachigusa – Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose "Yoimachigusa" by Tadasuke OnoBackground This version of Yoimachigusa (Evening Primrose) has been my favourite recording of Marcel Moyse for a very long time. His impromptu variations are inspirational. The recording encapsulates everything I love...

George Frideric Handel – Flute Sonata in A minor HWV 362 Larghetto

Flute Sonata in A minor hwv 362 Larghetto by George Frideric HandelEileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano - George Frideric Handel - Sonata in A minor Larghetto The Handel A Minor HWV 362 to me is one of his most beautiful. Originally written for recorder and cembalo...

Maurice Ravel – Habanera

Habanera by Maurice RavelEileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano - Maurice Ravel - Habanera Maurice Ravel was born in 1875 and is one of my absolute favourite composers. There is something so magical about the Impressionist period in music. Colour and expression are...

Joe Hisaishi – Ashitaka and San

Ashitaka and San by Joe HisaishiEileen Gilligan Flute Daniel Le Piano - Joe Hisaishi - Ashitaka and San Expressing hope and love in tone and performance. How do we develop the skill set of empathy and deep thought behind our practice. Ashitaka and San is the theme...

Lili Boulanger – Nocturne

Nocturne by Lili BoulangerLili Boulanger was a French composer and the younger sister of composer and composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. A Parisian born child prodigy, Boulanger's talent was apparent at the age of two, when Gabriel Fauré, a friend of the family and...

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Pieces

Here are a some of the flute pieces.

Hope you enjoy them

Ave Maria by Charles Gounod

Ave Maria by Charles Gounodave maria by charles gounod 1818-1893Ave Maria is a popular setting of the Latin prayer “Hail Mary”. Charles Gounod superimposed a melody on a slightly changed version of J.S. Bach Prelude no1 in C Major BWV 846 from Book1 of his...

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Serenade by Arthur Woodall

Serenade by Arthur Woodall 1873-1952Serenade by Arthur Woodall 1873-1952Arthur Woodall was born November 30, 1873, at 5 Boscobel St, Tipton, Staffordshire, England to Joseph Woodall and his wife Sarah. At the age of 17 he was listed in the census as an ironworker. Ten...

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Sonata in C major BWV1033 by J. S. Bach

Sonata in C major BWV 1033  by J.S. Bach 1685-1750J. S. Bach Sonata in C major BWV 1033 for flute and continuo Composed in 1736 in the Baroque Period.Andante PrestoAllegroAdagioMenuett I & IIThis flute sonata in C major lies in the list of works that have...

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Guides

Here are a number of guides for flute pieces. Some are restricted to subscription members.

24 Little Melodic Studies No 5

24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 5 Summary Points What key are we in? B flat Major. Happy but a strong key What tempo is marked? Allegro, bright and happy moving tempo What time signature is marked? 6/8. The first beat is the most important beat The...

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24 Little Melodic Studies No 4

24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 4 Summary Points What key are we in, D minor so it’s dark and sad. How many beats in the bar 3/4 so the first beat is the musically import and expressive beat.  What tempo is marked? Andantino, choose a tempo that...

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24 Little Melodic Studies No 2

24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 2 Summary Points What key are we in? A minor. Tone colour needs a darker more reflective. What tempo is stated? Andantino. The tempo moves in a more dance like fashion, not laboured but expressive. How many beats in the...

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24 Little Melodic Studies No 3

24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 3 Summary Points What key are we in? F Major so it is a happy key, quite bright in colour. What tempo is marked? Allegretto, so it is a flowing dance style How many beats in the bar? 3/4 so the first beat is the most...

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24 Little Melodic Studies No 1

24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 1 Summary Points What key are we in?. C Major so it's a happy key What tempo is stated?. Andante, so at an easy walking pace not a funeral march How many beats in the bar? 4/4 what are the important beats? 1 and 3 Soft...

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