An extremely well-written, thorough study into contemporary and traditional tinwhistle music and performance. Included are chapters on fundamentals, ornamentation and more. Includes access to online audio.

This comprehensive method for the beginner to advanced is especially designed for use in private lessons. It introduces each new concept with fingering exercises, scale exercises, and etudes. Advanced techniques and concepts such as harmonics, vibrato, trills, interpretation, and phrasing are outlined succinctly through descriptive text and musical examples. A segment called "Representative Literature" contains exemplary flute music and photographs of flutes from the Renaissance, Baroque, ...

A collection of duets which exemplifies a variety of distinctive styles. Includes notes on Baroque performance practice, including French `notes inegales'. Contains excerpts from `The Modern Flute Professor' by Meline; `Sonatas I, IV and VI' by Loeillet; excerpts from `Twelve Duos for Two Flutes, Op. 57' by Devienne; and `Sonatas II and III' from Six Sonatas or Duets for Two German Flutes or Violins, Op. 2 by Telemann.

This tin whistle book offers a beginner-friendly, step-by-step method for all ages, featuring familiar folk tunes, music notation instruction, and a dedicated section on authentic Irish ornamentation for playing traditional Irish music on the standard D whistle, complete with online audio for guided learning. It’s a comprehensive guide that teaches the basics, builds repertoire with easy songs, and introduces the traditional Irish style, making it an ideal starting point before moving to o...

Celebrate the holiday season with Mel Bay's collection of Christmas carols arranged for flute and piano. Contemporary tonal colors and harmonic progressions enhance these delightful arrangements. Carols are extended through variations to extend duration and add melodic interest. Each piece modulates to the next so that the entire collection may be performed as an extended suite. The diversity of styles range from a quasi-jazz rendition of 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' to a contemporary ve...

An outstanding collection of pieces for the beginning flutist including tasteful piano accompaniment arranged within the limitations of the developing instrumentalist range, tone, phrasing and technique. As a vast number of musical concepts are encountered in playing these pieces, this eBook is also recommended as an exceptional tool for the lesson setting. Includes access to online audio.

An easy-to-understand, basic instructional text for the fife. Presents wonderful fife tunes and carefully written studies. Tunes include Albina, Aldridge's Allemande, All Through the Night, and many more fun titles. Includes access to online audio.

This is a wonderful collection of 43 songs and dance tunes from 18th and 19th century Scotland. The songs range from work songs to love songs to ballads commemorating epic moments of Scottish history. The sets are arranged for solo flute or tin whistle with piano or guitar accompaniment. The piano accompaniment is available as an online download. Includes access to online audio.

Parlez-vous Francais? This collection of popular compositions for flute illustrates French musical styles at the end of the nineteenth century and beginning of the twentieth century. Written information about the composers and French musical styles is included as well as keyboard accompaniments. The pieces include popular and enjoyable pieces by Debussy, Satie, Faure, Boisdeffre, Saint-Saens. On the audio online, a native French speaker introduces all of the works in the book, helping you ...

A well-written, easy, step-by-step method for learning tinwhistle. Contains big notes, illustrations, and a wealth of wonderful children's songs carefully scored and graded for the D tinwhistle. Written partially in easy-play notation, where the letter names of the notes are written inside the note heads, and partially in large standard notation. The play-along recordings contains every song in the book and serves as a guide to insure accuracy of interpretation and ease of learning. All re...

Mozart for Flute features a wide variety of enjoyable arrangements for flute and piano. This collection is enhanced by a sonata for flute and piano written by Mozart as a child prodigy. Excellent for use in recital and contest programming as well as the teaching studio. Audio available online.

"Flute Improvisation Made Easy" introduces the art of improvisation to flutists of all skill levels. The book covers basics of improvisation including rhythm, modes, scales, call and response, and typical forms like the blues. Written suggestions and transcribed improvisations guide the player in how to perform these musical elements. The accompanying audio includes separate solo flute and backup tracks.