April 2012

  • In My Opinion

    In My Opinion

    For many years now there has been an issue in the British flute world that has been allowed to continue unchecked and I feel that is time that someone with a contrasting view voices an opinion.

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  • Scales: An Incomplete Look at What Every Flutist Should Know

    Scales: An Incomplete Look at What Every Flutist Should Know

    What’s in a scale? More to the point, what’s in “the Cooper scale”? This short primer on scale—and why every flutist needs to understand its importance— includes a heartfelt appeal for the open information-sharing that defined the character of the late Albert Cooper.

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  • Building a Flute Library: Unusual Flute Music for Three Advanced Flutes

    Building a Flute Library: Unusual Flute Music for Three Advanced Flutes

    Right now there is great deal of exciting music available for three flutes, so if you are lucky enough to belong to a good trio there is plenty to keep you interested.

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  • Building A Flute Library: Music for Weddings

    Building A Flute Library: Music for Weddings

    Spring has sprung and the temperature is rising, so it won’t be long before someone asks you to play at their wedding. There is an astonishing amount of repertoire suitable for both the church and the reception, so depending on your forces the choice is yours. Books of arrangements are really handy in this situation…

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