- 12 fun pieces in styles from around the world
- Suitable for flautists everywhere (2+ years’ experience/grades 2-4)
- Range of styles including bossa nova, blues, South African, Nordic, and Indian
- Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups
- Includes flute accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced player and piano accompaniments with guitar chords
- CD with performances and backings for every piece, recorded by renowned world-music performers
Flute Globetrotters brings together 12 toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world – from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Argentinian tango – for the budding flautist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, with supporting information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation, every piece includes warm-ups and stylistic tips from the authors. With options for flute or piano accompaniment, and an inspirational CD, Flute Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for those looking to go travellin’ …
Contents:
1. Guanabara Bay (Bossa Nova, Brazil)
2. Shanghai Rickshaw Ride (China)
3. Dancing in Odessa (Klezmer)
4. ‘Hole in my Shoe’ Blues (USA)
5. Kaveri Kriti (India)
6. Iguazu Rapids (Northern Argentina)
7. Tango in San Telmo (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
8. Dublin Time (Ireland)
9. Greenmarket Square (Township Swing, South Africa)
10. Cairo Cradle Song (Egypt)
11. Bulgarian Gallop (Bulgaria)
12. White Nights in Narvik (Norway)