Students only need to know 4 or 5 notes to start playing the first duets in this book, which covers Beginner and Preliminary levels.

The music spans a wide range of composers, as well as traditional tunes from around the world. There is a selection of festive music, a section of rounds (3-part, 4-part, 8-part) and there are warm up exercises, each focusing on one aspect of ensemble technique. The arrangments are flexible, most work as either a Duet or Trio.

​There are free recordings of all pieces on The Young Flute Player YouTube channel. These videos can be adjusted to any speed, so are great for students to practice their part at home.

This ensemble book can be used independently, or with the tutor/method books in The Young Flute Player series.

Specifications

• Beginner-Preliminary level
• 29 duets and trios
• 8 warm-up exercises
• 9 rounds
• Keys up to one sharp or flat
• Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, C, 6/8, 2/2
• Pitch range from Middle C, to A above staff (Note- Middle C is optional – students are given the choice of an alternate note). The first 9 duets have a five-note range only.

About the series: The Young Flute Player Collection

The Young Flute Player collection has EVERYTHING you need to start playing flute!

All books follow a progressive learning structure, and contain technical exercises, performance pieces, fingering charts and more. Book 1 is designed to be a simple introduction to the basics of playing a flute, with Book 2 subsequently developing skills until the end of 2nd grade. Book 3 is the Teacher’s Book of piano accompaniment and duets, whilst Book 4 and Book 5 complement the tutor books with colour coded duets and trios, establishing ensemble playing skills. Book 6 is a tutor book for adult learners and teenage learners.