Five Duets for Beginner Flautist
I am currently learning the flute and loving it! I decided to create a series of resources (duets, exercises, and pieces) for beginner flautists that will help them (and me) learn the instrument. They are designed to supplement existing books and can also be used to teach aspects of theory.
I am always interested in how my pieces (particularly educational pieces) are being used. I have therefore decided to offer all my beginner flute music free (click here to print from my Sibelius site), but would ask that you drop me an email to say how you are using it and feel free to include any comments or requests. My email is: guybunce@hotmail.com
The 'Five Duets for Beginner Flautists' are aimed at the pre-Grade 1 level although there are a number of notes that go outside the range of what is expected at Grade 1. Also the pieces (particularly The Haunted Flute) can be used to teach points of theory.
Study in D minor:
The
first flute has the more complicated part with the second flute acting
as accompanist. The second part is ideal for a beginner flautist
who has learnt their first few notes. It also serves to introduce
slurring and the note F#
Waltz
of the Rulers:
This
regal piece again has a more advanced top part, but this time the second
flautist gets to play the melody in the middle section whilst the first
accompanies.
Nocturne:
The
Nocturne makes use of F# and Bb and could be used to teach the Bb key.
The
Haunted Flute:
This
duet is based on two motivic ideas which together create a mysterious
sound. The main melody is equally shared between the flutes to sustain
interest. The use of E#s is the result of the scale employed as is the
alternation between G# and Ab. Both these points could be used to explore
the use of accidentals and how they work and relate.
Pavane:
This
duet makes use of modal scales and introduces the note G#. On repeating,
the second flautist should finish on the low D.
