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Transverse Flute Course Overview

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum for learning the transverse flute, including general and specific objectives aimed at musical development, reading, and appreciation. It details a structured methodology with individual classes, resources needed, and evaluation criteria for student progression through eight levels of study. Each level includes specific content and exercises focusing on technique, interpretation, and musicality, culminating in a certificate upon completion of all levels.

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Transverse Flute Course Overview

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum for learning the transverse flute, including general and specific objectives aimed at musical development, reading, and appreciation. It details a structured methodology with individual classes, resources needed, and evaluation criteria for student progression through eight levels of study. Each level includes specific content and exercises focusing on technique, interpretation, and musicality, culminating in a certificate upon completion of all levels.

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TRANVERSE FLUTE

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Provide the student with conditions for musical development through the execution of

instrument.

specific_objectives
teach the student the execution of the instrument through specific techniques;
develop music reading and writing;
encourage musical appreciation;
develop musicality;
encourage the research and interpretation of songs from different times and styles;
develop the correct posture and breathing for playing the instrument.

METHODOLOGY
Individual classes once a week lasting 50 minutes.
During the course, the student will need to perform some pieces that require accompaniment.
(piano, guitar or another instrument), with the School responsible for providing the professional for the role.

of correction.

RESOURCES
Transverse flute, sheet music, methods, music stands, sound system.

EVALUATION
The course requires the student to fulfill the minimum program for each stage, having their

performance assessed monthly by the teacher and taking practical exams before a
examining board at the end of each of them. This evaluation will be based on a score from zero to ten.
By achieving the required average (seven), the student will be promoted to the next stage. At the end of 8 levels, the

The student will have the right to receive a certificate of course completion.
PROGRAM

LEVEL 1

Introduction to the study of the instrument

Typing and reading the notes in the first two octaves


Positioning of the instrument in relation to the body
Breathing and relaxation exercises
Articulation
Melodic and rhythmic intonation
Memorization of small pieces
Content:
Complete Method for Flute - Taffanel and Gaubert
VOXMANN, H. Selected duets for flute 1st volume (nos. 1 to 10)
Parts:
Suzuki Method for Flute Vol 1
MAHLE, E. The melodies of Cecília
Pieces of free choice
LEVEL 2

Enhancement of sound quality (piano and forte attacks with equal sound)
Breathing and relaxation exercises
Posture
Articulation
Interpretation and dynamics
Study the positions in the third octave
Use of legato and staccato
Melodic and rhythmic intonation
Study of major and minor scales with arpeggios
Melodic studies
Content:
Simple and arpeggiated scales from the complete flute method - Taffanel and Gaubert and from the Method

Advanced Method (H. Voxmann) Volume 1


- Exercises of the third octave: Complete flute method - Taffanel and Gaubert (55 to 60)
Exercises with compound meter: Complete method of flute - Taffanel and Gaubert (61 to 65)
First series of duets from Selected Duets For Flute
First 15 studies of Easy Studies by G. Gariboldi, Op 102 - Vol I.
Parts:
Suzuki Method for Transverse Flute Volume 2
MAHLE, E. The Melodies of Cecília
Free choice parts
LEVEL 3

Breathing and relaxation exercises


Concepts about the use of the diaphragm and the application of vibrato

Posture
Articulation
Use of dynamics and musical phrasing
Study of major and minor scales
Content:
Scale exercises in studies number 95 to 169 of the Complete Flute Method - Taffanel and Gaubert
the exercises on scales from the Advanced Method (H. Voxmann) volume 1
Second series of duets from Selected Duets For Flute
15 melodic studies from volume II of G. Gariboldi Op. 102
Easy Studies by G. Gariboldi, Op 102 – Vol I (16 to 30)
Pieces:
Suzuki Method for Transverse Flute Volume 2
Pieces of free choice
LEVEL 4

Breathing and relaxation exercises


Exercises with the use of vibrato
Posture
Articulation
Use of dynamics and musical phrasing
Study on ornaments
Content:
Exercises with trills no. 170 to 181 from the Complete Flute Method - Taffanel and Gaubert and duets.

with all the ornament options - Grand Duo Concertant (Haydn)


Third series of duets from Selected Duets For Flute
Ten first studies from Op. 132 by G. Gariboldi
Seven first studies of the studies Op. 33 – I vol. by E. Koehler
Parts:
Sonatas by Telemann, Handel, Mozart, etc.
Suzuki Method for Transverse Flute volume 3
Pieces of free choice
LEVEL 5

Application and use of the double strike in quick passages


Interpretation (style, dynamics, and phrasing)
Breathing and relaxation exercises
Posture
Melodic studies
Mechanism studies
Content:
Exercises on the double stroke No. 182 to 193 of the Complete Method for Flute by Taffanel and Gaubert

Daily studies of mechanism – E.J. 1 to 4 of the complete method of flute Taffanel and Gaubert
Duets from the II volume of Selected Duets For Flute
Exercises number 11 to 20 of the Studies Op. 132 by G. Garibaldi
Exercises numbered 8 to 15 from I vol. Op 33 by E. Koehler
Little Whims Op. 37 by J. Andersen
24 Exercises for Flute Op. 33 by J. Andersen
Parts:
Suzuki Method for Transverse Flute Volume 3
Pieces of free choice
LEVEL 6

Interpretation (style, dynamics, and phrasing)


Breathing and relaxation exercises
Posture
Mechanism studies
Studies of melody and sound
Progressive studies
Content:
Mechanism studies - E.J. 5 to 10 of the complete method of Taffanel and Gaubert flute
Progressive Studies - EP - 1 to 6 of the Complete Taffanel and Gaubert Flute Method
Complete studies of the Towarnicki Method. Vol. I
Studies No. 1 to 6 of II Vol Op. 33 by E. Koehler
Studies No. 1 to 10 Op. 30 by J. Andersen
Studies J. Andersen Op. 33
24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse
Duets, Trios, and Quartets of the C. Woltzenloegel Method
Parts:
Suzuki Method for Flute Volume 4
Parts of free choice
LEVEL 7

Interpretation (style, dynamics, and phrasing)


Breathing and relaxation exercises
Posture
Mechanism studies
Studies of melody and sound quality
Progressive studies
Content:
- Mechanism studies – E.J. 11 to 17 of the complete method of Taffanel and Gaubert flute
Progressive studies - EP - 7 to 12 of the complete method for flute Taffanel and Gaubert
Studies No. 7 to 12 of II Vol Op. 33 by E. Koehler
Studies no. 13 to 24 of the Studies Op. 30 by J. Andersen
Studies No. 1 to 10 of the Studies Op. 30 by J. Andersen
Studies J. Andersen Op. 33
24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse
Parts:
Suzuki Method for Transverse Flute Volume 5
A sonata
Pieces of free choice
LEVEL 8

Interpretation (style, dynamics, and phrasing)


Breathing and relaxation exercises
Posture
Progressive exercises covering sound, technique, and ornaments
Enhancement of details and technical resources
Content:
Progressive studies from 1 to 24 of the complete flute method by Taffanel and Gaubert

Studies No. 13 to 24 of the Studies Op. 33 – II vol by J. Andersen


Selected Duets For Flute – II vol
Studies No. 13 to 24 Op. 21 by J. Andersen
- Studies on syncope – Woltzenloegel Method
24 Little Melodic Studies - Marcel Moyse
Parts:
Sonatas by J. S. Bach – Vol I
French Contemporaries - Volume II
Quartet for flute and strings by W. A. Mozart
Haydn Trios (London Trios) for 2 flutes and cello
Suzuki Method for Flute Volume 5
Free choice parts.

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