by Eileen Gilligan | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Eileen Gilligan | Feb 18, 2024 | Blog, Pieces
Sonata in E minor Op 167 Andante Tranquillo by Carl Reinecke Eileen Gilligan Flute Xinyu “Allie” Wang Piano – Undine Andante Tranquillo Andante Tranquillo – Reinecke Sonata in Eminor Op.167 – making the most of “the space between the notes.” Story...
by Eileen Gilligan | Jan 18, 2024 | Blog
Tone Development Through Interpretation by Marcel Moyse is one of the greatest legacies he has left us. It is mainly a result of his time in America and travels with Blanche Honneger and Dame Nellie Melba which cemented his passion for the sound and virtues of other...
by Eileen Gilligan | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog
What is colour on the flute? how do we get it? Tone and tone colour are probably two of the most important aspects of flute playing and interpretation. This is how we engage with the listener, impart emotion, and tell the story of what we are playing. We pay homage to...
by Eileen Gilligan | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog
One definition of Practice is “to play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it”. Looking at athletes and army personnel they do exercises and strength building to gain muscle memory.There are several ways to look at practice and methods of...
by Eileen Gilligan | Oct 29, 2023 | Blog
The 24 Little Melodic Studies at first glance look simple almost like something a beginner could manage. I think they are often treated like this as well. In reality, they are the foundation to excellent flute playing and artistry in music making and not to be...
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