This is the second method book inThe Young Flute Playerseries and it’s packed with a huge amount ofrepertoire!
The music includes everythingfrom Baroquemasterpieces by Bachto Ragtimemusic by Joplin. There are alsotraditional folk tunes, exercises,studies,festive musicand a section of 14 longerconcertpieces.
Theprogressive unitsintroduced new material gradually, and theexercisesand scales are directly related to the pieces. Words are included for some of the song tunes to assist with understandingbreathing and phrasing. Italian words forstyle and tempoare illustrated with funcartoon picturesto help students remember the meaning of terms.
To help students practise, there areFREE YOUTUBE recordingsfor every piece, as well pianobacking tracksand duet recordings.
In addition to pieces, exercises, studies and recordings,The Young Flute Playeralso features:
Easy-to-readfingering chartsfor every note of the flute
Manuscriptpaper
Practice charts
Scales charts
Theoryreference section
Musicpuzzles
Specifications
Grade 1 and Grade 2 level
104 pages
47 exercises (including tone development) and studies
58 pieces (including 14 extended pieces)
More advanced rhythms including dotted quavers and syncopated rhythms
Time signatures 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, C, and 6/8
Pitch range from D below staff to F above staff
Scales - C major, G major, F major, D major, Bb major, A minor, E minor, D minor, B minor, G minor (all harmonic and melodic), F chromatic, D chromatic
Introduction of dynamics, accent, fermata, tempo markings, 1st and 2nd time endings, D.C. al Fine, trills