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Pieces
Here are a some of the flute pieces.
Hope you enjoy them
Sonata in E major BWV1035 by J. S. Bach
Sonata in E major BWV 1035 for Flute and Continuo by J.S. Bach 1685-1750Adagio Ma Non TantoAdagio ma non tanto is the first movement of the E Major SonataThis movement to me is quite vocal in melodic line and I approach it as such. I use this movement to help...
Suite Antique: Prelude by John Rutter
Suite Antique: Prelude by John RutterBackground Born on 24 September 1945 in London, John Rutter was educated at Highgate School, where a fellow pupil was the future composer, John Tavener. At school, Rutter already loved to sing and compose. John Rutter’s music...
Suite Antique: Chanson by John Rutter
Suite Antique: Chanson by John RutterBackground Born on 24 September 1945 in London, John Rutter was educated at Highgate School, where a fellow pupil was the future composer, John Tavener. At school, Rutter already loved to sing and compose. John Rutter’s music...
Cantabile and Presto by George Enescu
Cantabile and Presto by George EnescuCantabile and Presto by George Enescu I dare say that everything came from the bottom of my heart!Romanian violinist, conductor, teacher and composer, George Enescu, began to play the piano when he was 4, taking lessons with a...
Song for Wibb by Clifford Benson
Song for Wibb by Clifford BensonSong For Wibb by Clifford Benson Clifford Benson was a pianist highly acclaimed for his sensitivity, outstanding musicianship and strong feeling for poetry and colour. He enjoyed a varied career of performing, recording, teaching and...
Love Wind by PJ
Love Wind by PJLove Wind by PJ Empress Ki is a Netflix series that depicts the loves and battles of Empress Ki who exercises her influence in the Yuan Dynasty.The series revolves around Ki Seungnyang, a Goryeo-born woman who ascends to power despite the restrictions...
Suite Antique: Aria by John Rutter
Suite Antique: Aria by John RutterBackground Born on 24 September 1945 in London, John Rutter was educated at Highgate School, where a fellow pupil was the future composer, John Tavener. At school, Rutter already loved to sing and compose. John Rutter’s music embraces...
Apes Un Reve Op 7 by Gabriel Faure
Apres Un Reve (After a Dream) Op 7 by Gabriel FaureBackground This mélodie is the first in a set of three songs, opus 7, which also comprises Hymne and Barcarolle. All three were composed between 1870 and 1877, then collected and published in 1878 under the title...
Presto Giocoso by Francis Poulenc
Presto Giocoso by Francis PoulencBackground One of the great melodists of the twentieth century, Poulenc, was largely self-taught as a composer. He was most noted for his melodies, grace, wit, irony and sentiment. In the early 1920s he belonged to the Paris-based...
Evening Primrose by Takasuke Ono
Evening Primrose "Yoimachigusa" by Tadasuke OnoBackground Tadasuke Ono was a violinist born 1885 and died 1929. He was educated at the Tokyo Academy of Music. There is not much more to be told about him. There are a few vocal recordings of this song Yoimachigusa...
Guides
Here are a number of guides for flute pieces. Some are restricted to subscription members.
Foundation Tools Harmonics
Foundation Tools: HarmonicsBy Eileen Gilligan These are the Harmonics tools for the foundation of flute playing. We will add to them over time but start with the following: The links at the bottom of the page take you to additional pages focused on the Core Tools,...
Foundation Tools Introduction
Foundation Tools: Core ToolsBy Eileen Gilligan These are the core tools for the foundation of flute playing. We will add to them over time but start with the following: The links at the bottom of the page take you to additional pages focused on Harmonics,...
Pieces Guide Tadasuke Ohno – Evening Primrose
Pieces Guide:Evening Primrose Yoimachigusa by Tadasuke OhnoThe Piece: Evening Primrose by Tadasuke Ohno Why Choose Evening Primrose? I have chosen this as an extension exercise to a few of the Foundation Tool exercises in the Flautist series. I feel there needs to be...
24 Little Melodic Studies No 11
24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse Number 11 Summary Points We are in D flat Major with a full and happy tone. Quite full and strong. Time is 6/4 so the first and 4th beats are the most important musically. Tempo marking is Lento so slow and expressive. The...
Pieces Guide Edward Elgar – Chanson de Matin
Pieces Guideschanson de matin by Edward Elgar 1857-1934 The Piece: chanson de matin op. 15 no. 2 by edward elgar 1857-1934Why Choose Chanson de Matin?I have chosen the Chanson de Matin because it is a string piece and a valuable learning resource for flute players....
Pieces Guide J S Bach Sonata in C major BWV1033
Pieces Guide: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 & IIWhy Choose Sonata in C Major BWV 1033 by J S BachI have...
Pieces Guide Edward Elgar – Salut D’Amour
Pieces Guide:Salut D’Amour by Edward Elgar 1857-1934Salut D’Amour Edward Elgar 1857-1934Why Choose Salut D'Amour?I have chosen it for The Flautist series because a player needs three instrumental hats to get the most from this piece. Firstly, you need to be a violin...
Pieces Guide Anton Dvorak – Songs My Mother Taught Me
Pieces Guide:Songs My Mother Taught Me by Antonin Dvorak 1841 -1904Piece: Songs My Mother Taught Me by Antonin Dvorak 1841-1904 Why Choose Songs My Mother Taught MeThere is no better way to bridge the space between one’s soul, musical expression, and voice than to...
Pieces Guide James Horner – My Heart Will Go On
Pieces Guidemy heart will go on by James Horner as sung by Celine Dionmy heart will go on by James Horner As Sung by Celine dion Why Choose My Heart Will Go On?This is a beautiful melody to practice and develop a melodic line musically, a beautiful tone, legato...
Earth for Flute and Piano by Takatsugu Muramatsu
Earth for flute and piano by Takatsugu MuramatsuEarth for flute and piano by Takatsugu Muramatsu Why choose Earth? I chose Earth because it is essential to tell a story with one’s interpretation and playing. This piece lends itself beautifully to storytelling. This is...