Author: Chris Hankin

  • Five Lovely Duet Books (Now That We’re Allowed To!)

    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 friend! Devienne: Six Duets for Two Flutes, Op 75 Is there anyone who doesn’t love playing Devienne duets? These six short, two movement pieces are…

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  • 5 Jazz Pieces for a Change of Scene

    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 Piano Here are sixteen jazz gems which have been pitched initially at the developing player but can be appreciated by anyone who loves this genre.…

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  • International Women’s Day – Fabulous Works by Female Composers

    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 veritable “who’s who” of women who have and still are writing for the flute. With repertoire ranging from the Baroque music of Anna Amalia of…

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  • 5 Fab Flute Books to Explore At Grade 7

    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 flute players around Grade 7. Romantic Miniatures for Flute and Piano Volume 2, edited by Weinzierl and Wachter This compilation, edited intelligently by Weinzierl and…

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  • Wintry Pieces to Warm Those January Blues

    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: Winter Spirits for Solo Flute This is a terrific piece from the pen of Katherine Hoover. Her affinity with Native American music results in a…

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  • Five Luxurious Flute Books: Gift Ideas for the Flute Player who has everything!

    Five Luxurious Flute Books: Gift Ideas for the Flute Player who has everything!

    It’s always lovely to receive a gorgeous book as a present. Here’s our pick of coffee table favourites which are ideal luxury gift ideas for any flute player.

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  • Gift Ideas for Flute Players

    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…

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  • Five beautiful flute pieces to soothe the soul

    Five beautiful flute pieces to soothe the soul

    Sometimes only a good tune will do and here is a collection of real stunners. Escape from this crazy world to a place of calm and tranquility! Destiny by Amanda Jane Fox If you love a good tune, look no further than this gem from Amanda Jane Fox. This is easy listening at its best…

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  • Five Inspirational Solo Flute Pieces Fit for a Recital

    Five Inspirational Solo Flute Pieces Fit for a Recital

    If you are already starting to plan your end-of-year recital, add the wow factor with one of these brilliant contemporary pieces for solo flute.

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  • Escaping the Exam Syllabus – Five Lovely Flute Albums to Explore Around Grade 5

    Albums can be a fantastic way of exploring new pieces. Whether you choose the works of one composer or decide that a wider selection of styles is more appropriate, there’s plenty to entice us away from the syllabus. Here is my pick of albums around Grade 5 level. Unbeaten Tracks for Flute and Piano (edited…

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