Flute

This is the second volume in a progressive series of three study books that takes the young player from beginner to accomplished musician. It is carefully tailored for each instrument and introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing point and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. Also available: Starter Studies (Volume 1) - 44004898-44004907; Super Studies (Volume 3) - 44005082-44005090

Philip Sparke's Skillful Duets is the second volume (following Starter Duets) of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. It contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician, specifically tailored for each instrument. The books introduce the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points, and they guide players into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. Concept such as tempo and style indications are also introduced. An invaluable complement to any teaching method!

Philip Sparke's delightful original duets introduce new musical elements in a logical order to facilitate the speedy growth of the complete musician. Teacher and student - or two students - can perform together and experience the benefits of ensemble playing early in the learning process.

Philip Sparke's Starter Solos is the first volume of a progressive series of books that take the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, this collection of 20 solos starts with pieces based on only a handful of notes and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation, dynamics, and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. The CD includes both full demos and play-along accompaniments for each piece.

This is the first in a three-volume series of progressive studies that take the young player from a beginner to an accomplished musician. Each volume is specifically tailored to that instrument and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process.

This is the third volume in a progressive series of three study books that takes the young player from beginner to accomplished musician. It is carefully tailored for each instrument and focuses on exercises aimed to improve specific technical and musical demands of the instruments. Also available: Starter Studies (Volume 1) - 44004898-44004907; Skillful Studies (Volume 2) - 44005028-44005036