Month: December 2020
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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 gave online at Fluting with Friends There are two main sections to this etude, which are quite contrasting in character. Part 1: Tchaikovsky Piano…
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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, Rose and Carte: The Art of the Flute in Britain This a simply stunning book. Firstly, it’s totally readable – the kind of book you…
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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 James Galway) Most of these classic numbers have a flute twist with the result that some of them are really quite tricky. Speedy Gonzales is…