Universal Edition Martin Tourish - Celtic Duets - Flute & Accordeon
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Summary of This Method
With "CELTIC," Martin Tourish brings his expertise to a clear project: to introduce the typical sounds of the Celtic world through expressive arrangements, intended here for flutists accompanied by an accordionist. It offers a rich musical panorama, where regional colors stand out as much in the melodies as in the rhythmic accents, phrase shaping, and ornamentation.
This method presents 13 pieces drawn from various traditional repertoires, ranging from the Scottish air "Ae Fond Kiss" to Irish tunes like "The Boys of Malin," including a Cornish march ("The Bodmin Riding March") and a Breton dance ("Danse Macabre"). The collection allows working on the musicality specific to the Celtic tradition: breathing and legato serving the melodic line, clear articulations, rhythmic placement, and dance character when appropriate.
Each piece is accompanied by useful indications to approach the style accurately, even if you are new to this repertoire. It is a particularly relevant resource for developing listening and cohesion in flute-accordion duos, while enriching your interpretative vocabulary (ornaments, accents, energy variations, dynamics) within a traditional aesthetic.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | ||
| Composer | Traditional | Instrumentation | Flute and accordion |
| Arranger | Martin Tourish | Difficulty | Advanced |
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in Celtic Duets for flute and accordion?
The collection brings together 13 traditional pieces from various Celtic repertoires. It notably includes the Scottish air "Ae Fond Kiss," the Irish tune "The Boys of Malin," the Cornish march "The Bodmin Riding March," and the Breton dance "Danse Macabre."
What skill level is required to play these Celtic duets?
The indicated difficulty level is advanced. The arrangements require control of articulations, rhythmic placement, and ornamentation characteristic of the styles covered.
For which duo is this method written?
The instrumentation is designed for flute and accordion. The 13 arrangements are crafted to develop cohesion between the two parts.
Which Celtic styles are featured in this collection?
The pieces cover Scottish, Irish, Cornish, and Breton repertoires. The work focuses on breathing, legato, rhythmic accents, and dance character according to each piece.
Does Martin Tourish - Celtic Duets contain interpretative advice?
Each piece includes guidance to approach the style. Martin Tourish’s arrangement particularly involves ornaments, dynamics, and variations in energy.



