SKU: ST.C311

ISBN 9790570813117.

An Advanced Guide to Quicker Learning

Know The Score is a guide to quicker learning for advanced flautists. It was originally published in 2012 and designed with the DipABRSM Quick Study in mind – a previously unseen extended piece of music for which 5 minutes preparation time was given prior to an assessed performance. The music was at roughly grade 6 level, based on an assumption that a diploma standard player should be capable of tackling the test in this relatively short amount of time. Following the recent withdrawal of the qualification, the continued aim of this newly edited series is to boost the more advanced player’s confidence at quick learning. Two assumptions are made here — that you are a diploma level flautist, and that a reasonable level of sight-reading skill is in place. That said, if you’re less proficient at sight-reading, you should find much in the book that will help you to improve and feel more confident. Alternatively, the book will be of interest to teachers seeking varied, approachable repertoire and theory content to support a keen grade 6 pupil’s longer-term learning. The book contains 15 original quick study pieces, 8 of which have guides.

SKU: FT.FM503

ISBN 9790570484027.

Preparing For My Grade is a colourful and beautifully presented series of books to support grade preparation and progression. A collection of tasks, exercises, puzzles and quizzes with all the information you need to help you look more closely at your pieces, music history, theory and so much more. A fun and interactive way to explore your grade pieces and build a full understanding of all aspects of music that are relevant to that grade. Be confident that you have covered all the relevant information and reached the standard you are setting out to achieve. All the explanations are clear and do not require previous knowledge, follow the whole series and all the answers are there. A fun and engaging way to help you prepare for your grade exam.

SKU: FT.FM505

ISBN 9790570484041.

Preparing For My Grade is a colourful and beautifully presented series of books to support grade preparation and progression. A collection of tasks, exercises, puzzles and quizzes with all the information you need to help you look more closely at your pieces, music history, theory and so much more. A fun and interactive way to explore your grade pieces and build a full understanding of all aspects of music that are relevant to that grade. Be confident that you have covered all the relevant information and reached the standard you are setting out to achieve. All the explanations are clear and do not require previous knowledge, follow the whole series and all the answers are there. A fun and engaging way to help you prepare for your grade exam.

SKU: FT.FM506

ISBN 9790570484058.

Preparing For My Grade is a colourful and beautifully presented series of books to support grade preparation and progression. A collection of tasks, exercises, puzzles and quizzes with all the information you need to help you look more closely at your pieces, music history, theory and so much more. A fun and interactive way to explore your grade pieces and build a full understanding of all aspects of music that are relevant to that grade. Be confident that you have covered all the relevant information and reached the standard you are setting out to achieve. All the explanations are clear and do not require previous knowledge, follow the whole series and all the answers are there. A fun and engaging way to help you prepare for your grade exam.

SKU: BR.EB-8355

ISBN 9790004176627. 9 x 12 inches.

The most important prerequisite for success in studying the instrument is the ability to practise in a meaningful and rational manner - i. e. to aim at a steady progress through regular and purposeful application, with the least possible expenditure of time and energy. One can only be sure of making improvement when one practises daily, and as one improves so confidence grows and there is a proper basis for success. In this connection it should always be noted that the choice and the demands of individual exercises in respect of range and difficulty of technique and musicality should refer to the standard attained at the relevant time. In the whole curriculum the study has a very important place. In that it is by way of being and exercise, it deals with particular problems of playing in different compositional guises, and shows the necessary link between purely technical and mechanical matter and the literature (including that for concert use) of the instrument. When beginning work on a study the first thing to do is to determine the central problem posed by the composer. For this reason the study should first be read through so that the contents may be grasped and the transference of notes into sound as far as possible be accomplished. Breathing marks are to be put in at appropriate places. Then the study can be played through in slow time, with exact control of all the parts of the body involved in order to avoid inexactness.

76 etudes for daily practice.