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20 Best Unaccompanied Flute Solos

When performing a solo flute recital you do not have to play a programme full of pieces accompanied by the piano or harp! Although there are many good pieces for flute and piano, introducing a solo flute piece can be an excellent way to vary your programme for the audience.  There is some incredible solo … Read more

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Flute Vs Recorder: A Guide to the Differences

Understanding the flute vs recorder is an interesting topic as from the outside these two instruments actually seem quite different. The word ‘flute’ is used to describe a variety of different instruments, but essentially it refers to an instrument in the woodwind family that produces a sound by blowing air over a small opening. Nowadays … Read more

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Sonata Form in Music: A Basic Guide to Sonata Form

The sonata form is an extremely important feature of western classical music theory and you will often see it in musical analysis. Not only does it form things such as piano sonatas, the trio sonata but it also can form an entire movement within symphonies, concertos, string quartets and more. If you have ever played … Read more

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Top 10 Best Flute Players in the World

It goes without saying that there are so many incredible flute players out there to choose from. Some flute players are undeniably in the top 10 list, but others may vary for you depending which country you come from! Without further discussion, let’s look at the top 10 flute players! Prominent flutists. best flute players. … Read more

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How to Transpose Down A Minor 3rd: A Music Theory Guide

Transposition is essential skill for any aspiring musician. At their heart of it, transposition allows you to alter music so that it can be played on different instruments or in different ranges of pitch. So let’s take a dive into how to transpose down a minor 3rd. This is both for music theory students and … Read more