Get Set! Flute is a fun and creative flute course by Hattie Jolly
and Ali Steynor, written specially to inspire young flautists.
Get Set! Flute Pieces Book 1 gives the beginner
flautist music they will love playing from the very first lesson, perfect for use alongside Get Set! Flute Tutor Book 1 or any other flute tutor book. • 55 short and accessible melodies for the beginner flautist • original characterful pieces, featuring bubbling cauldrons, sinking ships, falling stars, and a big bad wolf! • illustrations to spark imagination • brand new pieces alongside traditional favourites and popular classical melodies, including Danny boy, We wish you a merry Christmas and Für Elise • supplements and consolidates learning from Get Set! Flute Tutor Book 1 • CD with playalong performances of all the pieces • simple and stylistic piano accompaniments in a pull-out leaflet Also available:
‘Get Set! Flute is an attractively presented and well-structured tutor book for younger beginner flautists.’ Malcolm Pollock, Head of Gloucestershire Music Service and author of Abracadabra Flute and Abracadabra Flute Technique
Get set! Get Set! Flute Tutor Book 1 guides beginners from their very first lesson to Prep Test level. ISBN: 9781472909084
ISBN 978-1-4729-0909-1
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Hot cross buns
• Take a big breath each time you get to a rest.
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Wind in my hair
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Big bad wolf AS and HJ
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California cowboy
• Whisper ‘too’ as you blow out.
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Little country dance
• Play the top line of Little country dance while your teacher plays the bottom line. • Make sure this tune really dances along!
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Little bird
• Which fingering for B flat will you use and why? • Make sure the tune moves smoothly from one note to the next.
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Blow the man down
• Move your fingers smoothly during the slurs. • Watch out for the accents and dynamics too!
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Floating away
• Can you spot the tie in this piece? trad. arr. AS
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The sinking ship AS
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