Schott Scandinavian Folk Tunes For Flute - Flute
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Summary of This Book
With Scandinavian Folk Tunes for Flute, dive into the heart of Nordic traditions through a wide selection of folk tunes carefully adapted for flute. This collection brings together 73 melodies from Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian repertoires, designed to develop musicality, dance sense, and the typical ornamentation of folk music.
The book goes beyond a simple set of sheet music: it provides real musical context. Vicki Swan shares insights on the history of these musics, playing characteristics (articulation, phrasing, breathing), and interpretation styles unique to Scandinavian traditions. It is an excellent resource for working on a more "singing" tone, refining dynamics, and approaching melodic turns unusual in the classical repertoire.
The practical aspect is enhanced by comprehensive audio support: the CD offers recordings of all the melodies performed by Vicki Swan, ideal for absorbing the spirit, tempo, and swing of the tunes. Additionally, access to MP3 downloads allows listening to many pieces played on other instruments, both modern and traditional, to better understand the colors and timbres of Nordic folklore.
Designed for musicians from level 3 to level 8 (intermediate level), this book suits both flutists wishing to diversify their repertoire and teachers seeking expressive pieces for lessons. The texts are available in several languages, with French and German translations downloadable in PDF format.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artist | Vicki Swan | Languages | English - French - German |
| Publisher | Schott Music | Difficulty | Intermediate (levels 3 to 8) |
| Instrumentation | Flute (solo or duet) | Pages | 76 |
| Genre | Traditional music / Scandinavian folk tunes | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many melodies are included in this flute collection?
The collection gathers 73 popular melodies from Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian traditions, across 76 pages.
What level is required to play these Scandinavian tunes on the flute?
The book targets an intermediate level, indicated from level 3 to level 8. The pieces allow exploration of phrasing, articulation, and ornamentation of Nordic styles.
Does the book include audio tracks?
A CD contains recordings of all the melodies performed by Vicki Swan. MP3 downloads provide access to many of the pieces played on modern or traditional instruments. These recordings help to practice tempo and swing of the tunes.
Can Scandinavian Folk Tunes For Flute be played as a duo?
The indicated instrumentation is solo flute or flute duo.
Are the explanations available in French?
The texts are offered in English, with French and German translations downloadable in PDF format.
