This gospel version of Amazing Grace is arranged as a duet for two Flutes. Written in 1773 by John Newton and set to the traditional melody New Britain, Amazing Grace is perhaps the best-known and best-loved hymn in the world.

John Newton, led a dissolute life as sailor in the slave trade for many years before marriage, along with a close encounter with death at sea, dramatically changed his perspective. He lived out his later years as a devout and charismatic clergyman in the English countryside, renowned for his direct and personal style.

Amazing Grace is played three times, once in the traditional style in 3/4, then twice in a gospel swing style in 4/4. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

Amazing Grace is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, though some of the rhythms in the third verse may be a challenge for less experienced players. With a performance time of around three and a half minutes, this version of Amazing Grace is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.

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18 Easy Gospel Duets Vol.1 for Flute is a beautiful collection of your best-loved Gospel Hymns and Spirituals. They are arranged simply in the most suitable range and keys for two Flutes. The standard is early intermediate to intermediate. Players with a year or two?s experience will enjoy playing these duets, with plenty of interest in both parts and imaginative arrangements. These duets are ideal for use in concerts or worship, formal or informal. Click on the link above to hear samples of these duets performed on YouTube, performed on Clarinet. The hymns are in alphabetical order and are as follows · Abide with Me, · Amazing Grace, · Blessed Assurance, · Deep River, · Down by the Riverside, · Go Down Moses, · Go Tell It on the Mountain, · He?s Got the Whole World in HIs Hands, · Higher Ground, · Jesus on the Mainline, · Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho, · Just a Closer Walk with Thee, · Just as I Am, · Just Over in the Glory Land, · Kumbaya My Lord, · Love Lifted Me, · Nobody Knows the Trouble I?ve Seen, · Nothing but the Blood of Jesus. If you like these duets, then there are another eighteen just like them in Volume 2. To find them copy and paste 18 Easy Gospel Duets Vol.2 for Flute in the Search Bar above. There are also longer and more challenging arrangements available in 10 Gospel Duets for Flute.

These twenty classic hymns arranged for flute duet are easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Because this is a single bound book, photocopies are permitted for performance purposes. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, All Hail The Power Of Jesus? Name, Amazing Grace, Be Thou My Vision, Blessed Assurance, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, He Leadeth Me, Holy, Holy, Holy, How Great Thou Art, It Is Well With My Soul, Jesus Paid It All, Jesus Loves Me, Just As I Am, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less, O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing, Rock Of Ages, To God Be The Glory, What A Friend We Have In Jesus.

Traditional / popular music is full of beautiful, simple songs that are familiar to listen to. They offer us a "postcard" of the part of the world they come from, they make us imagine landscapes, characters, happy or sad situations, they speak to us of love and nature. This flute duets collection of 16 easy melodies (vol.1) offers simple ideas for ensemble music, the transpositions in 4 tones (up to 2 alterations) are useful for exploring the instrument in its different ranges.
Have fun creating a medley for your recital, in the sequence, key and speed you prefer, the combinations are countless!

VOLUME 1 contents: Amazing Grace, The Banks of the Don,Cockles and Mussels, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, El Testament d'Amèlia, Frère Jacques, Happy Birthday!, The House of rising sun,Londonderry Air, Mexican Hat Dance,Old MacDonald, Sakura Sakura, Simple Gifts, Spanish Romance, Turkey in the Straw,The Wayfaring Stranger.