Ring the changes with these great albums that are sure to please. Alfie Pugh: Dioramas Book 1 for Flute and Piano This is a great book for young players just
Piccolo Picks
Let the petite flûte take centre stage with these unusual and colourful pieces! Elena Kats-Chernin: Eliza Aria for Piccolo and Piano This lovely piece is based on the original score
Spring Flute Music with an International Flavour
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with some fabulous music from around the world. Øistein Sommerfeldt: Vårlåter (Spring Tunes) Op44 for Solo Flute These five short pieces by Øistein Sommerfeldt are
Five Lovely Duet Books (Now That We’re Allowed To!)
The good weather is on its way, and with it comes the opportunity to make music in the great outdoors. Discover some wonderful flute duet music to celebrate with a
Bozza Aria – Practice Tips
Eugène Bozza’s Aria is a beautiful piece that is on the Trinity College Exam Grade 7 syllabus. Whilst not too technically demanding, there are some challenges in this piece, which
5 Jazz Pieces for a Change of Scene
In need of a break from the Classical? Try these fab play-along jazz books. Whatever your level, these books are perfect for downtime! Tilmann Dehnhard: 16 Minatures for Flute and
Countdown to 12th April: How We Will Re-Open Safely
Following on from months of serving customers remotely and hours of Zoom consultations, we are very excited and looking forward to the 12th April when non-essential shops will be able
International Women’s Day – Fabulous Works by Female Composers
Women composers are coming to the fore – and about time too! Let’s celebrate with these beauties. Flute Music by Female Composers, edited by Weinzierl and Wachter This is a
“Can you play it in one breath?”
Long phrases under pressure One of the most famous examples of a long phrase for flute players is the opening of Debussy’s L’après-midi d’un faune. This appears on almost all
5 Fab Flute Books to Explore At Grade 7
Players who take the opportunity to explore repertoire between grades become more rounded players. So come on, get off the Exam Lists, and dive in to these books, hand-picked for
Benjamin Godard Waltz: Practice Tips
Here are my practice tips for the tricky, yet wonderfully joyful Waltz (Valse) by Godard, from his Suite de Trois Morceaux. Here’s a video of me demonstrating the exercises given below.
Wintry Pieces to Warm Those January Blues
Winter can be a challenging period in the best of times. Whether you love it or loathe it, these pieces will help you through the cold, dark months! Katherine Hoover:
No 11 from Moyse 24 Little Melodic Studies
“Marcel, where is the beat?”Moyse’s uncle upon hearing him practice Here is a practice guide for number 11 of 24 Petites Etudes Melodiques. These are notes from a class I
Luxurious Books: Gift Ideas for Flute Players
It’s always lovely to receive a gorgeous book as a present. Here’s our pick of coffee table favourites, luxury gift ideas for the flute player with everything. Robert Bigio: Rudall,
Gift Ideas for Flute Players
Stuck for ideas for that Special Flute Player? Try these: they are a little off the beaten track and are sure to delight. In the Pink by Henry Mancini (arranged
The Path to Safely Reopening
The UK government has confirmed that non-essential shops can re-open to customers from 3 December if appropriate social distancing measures are put in place. We have taken the difficult decision