The most popular works of flute literature in one volume: Best of Flute Classics features music from four centuries by Handel, J.S. and C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, Donizetti, Faure, Roussel, Chaminade, Reinecke and Taffenl. The collection of original works for flute is ideal study or concert repertoire for intermediate and advanced flautists. The edition also comes with a basso continuo part for the sonatas by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Back and Handel.



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Love this new book from Schott. Great material, beautifully produced and amazing price. -- FLUTEWISE.

This edition presents a selection of original works from 300 years of flute history ? from Baroque to Classical modernism ? in a range of styles with well-known works alongside other delights to discover. With 16 pieces including 7 complete sonatas, the anthology is a comprehensive repetory representing great value for money: a great resource for audition or competition pieces.

This anthology presents a selection of original works from 300 years of flute history ? from the Baroque period to Classical modernism, from Telemann to Paul Hindemith, from virtuoso to sentimental. The level of difficulty of the 17 pieces ranges between advanced lower and beginning advanced levels.

After the success of the first volume, Irish folk music expert Patrick Steinbach presents a further 70 traditional Irish melodies of well-known folk songs and compositions by Turlough O'Carolan. The pieces, including polkas, marches, jigs, and reels, .are suitable for flute, recorder and tin whistle. .The volume .includes explanations on style and traditional ornamentation as well as notes on each melody. .

Each piece has been recorded. The audio files can be downloaded .with a voucher code (in the book).

'Fun with Jazz Flute' is a series for beginners of any age, a way of
complementing traditional teaching material with an introduction to the characteristics of pop and jazz.

English - French - German.

Argentinian Folk Tunes for Flute presents a collection of beautiful pieces arranged for solo flute with chords for accompanying instruments, drawn from the rich tradition of Argentinian music. Highly regarded performer author and teacher Ros Stephen provides notes on all of the pieces, explaining their background and history. French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.

This publication presents the most beautiful Irish dances, jig reels, hornpipes, Carolan tunes and folksongs which carry the reader away into the world of Irish music. These arrangements are completed by information on the individual pieces, on the styles and the cultural background. Complementing The Irish Flute Book, including accompanying audio files, is a volume for piano, the keys of which have been adapted to the flute settings. Both volumes are ideal for music lessons and ensemble playing.

Here are three refreshing new modernarrangements of three popular traditional carols ?like you ain?t never heardthem before?. Intended for the intermediate flute player (or players) and areasonably competent pianist, they are sure to brighten up your Christmasevents whether at home, school, church or recital hall. You can of course use the music with any number of flute players. The pieces could be usedduring a Christmas service or as stand-alone pieces at an end-of-termpresentation. The audio sample includes recordings of all three pieces.

The King Rides Out(based on ?Good King Wenceslas?) starts conventionally enough but turns into acountry-style song and then there?s a three-part Bach-like contrapuntal section,concluding with a wistful coda before the music returns to the joyful countrystyle. Waltz with Holly ? or Possibly Ivy (based of course on ?The Hollyand the Ivy?) turns into a dreamy waltz with long extended phrases and a goodvehicle to show the flute player?s tone quality. The Merry Gentleman goLatin is a lively rumba version of ?God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen?.

ColinKirkpatrick studied composition, cello and piano at London?s prestigious RoyalCollege of Music and after graduation followed a career in music education. Hewas a High School Music Director in London for about fifteen years and laterbecame a Music Education Adviser for local government, with the addedresponsibility for training teachers and directing the instrumental teaching service.

Hehas been published by Boosey & Hawkes, Novello, Paxton, Schott, OxfordUniversity Press, Chester, Belwin Mills and Intrada (Netherlands). He holds MAand PhD degrees in education and his other interests include reading,photography, travel, cooking and wine tasting - though not necessarily all atthe same time.

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