(Music Sales America). Trevor Wye's acclaimed Practice Books for the Flute have now sold over one million copies and proved invaluable to players at every grade. Each book explores individual aspects of flute technique in concise detail. This revised edition features updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. This omnibus edition of all six books in the Practice Book series is invaluable for both amateur and would-be professional players. Together these books form a complete reference guide for players who are looking to overcome technical difficulties, and who are seeking advice on how best to practice.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Hannah's on a music course but will she find love there?

While the wooden simple-system flute is traditionally used in playing Irish music, a growing number of folk players have adopted the silver flute as a viable alternative. Here for the first time, The Complete Irish Flute Book presents the silver or Boehm flutist with a method for learning authentic Irish ornamentation! This thorough guide provides detailed fingering charts, exercises, and technical essays for learning to execute ornaments in the in the Irish style. Through a wealth of hornpipes, reels, jigs, set dances, and slow airs and songs. This book focuses not only on musical accuracy, but stylistic authenticity as well. The companion CD contains 26 of the 101 tunes from the book.

Embark on a captivating journey through the grandeur and passion of Regency England in this enchanting series. From the seductive charm of the Earl of Persuasion, who weaves a beguiling web of adventure and love, to the tumultuous courtship of Lady Louisa Breckenridge and the Earl of Stone, whose hearts are tested by deception and desire, each book in this series unveils a world of opulent ballrooms, daring pursuits, and unbridled romance. Join us in exploring the intricate dance of courtship and the irresistible pull of the heart's true desires as unforgettable characters navigate the labyrinth of love, where every choice can set the stage for a lifetime of passion. EARL OF GRAYSON In the lavish world of Regency England, the enigmatic Earl of Grayson and the virtuous Lady Charlotte Lawson must defy societal norms and risk their reputations for a love that ignites amidst a clash of contrasts and passions. EARL OF EDGEMORE Amidst the enchanting festivities of the holiday season, the Earl of Edgemore must navigate his spirited sister's matchmaking schemes and the irresistible magic of Christmas to discover that love's unexpected embrace can thaw even the frostiest of hearts. EARL OF PERSUASION In the glittering society of Regency England, the master of persuasion, Lord Brian Kennington, Fifth Earl of Connlee, orchestrates a thrilling dance of adventure and romance with Lady Minerva Fox, until their artful arrangement falters, revealing the tender notes of an unforeseen love. EARL OF STONE Amidst Regency elegance, the Earl of Stone and Lady Louisa Breckenridge must navigate a treacherous journey of heartbreak and deception to discover whether embracing true love is worth defying society's constraints. Embark on a captivating journey through the grandeur and passion of Regency England in Earls Like You, a mesmerizing boxset where the seductive charm of the Earl of Persuasion intertwines with the tumultuous courtship of Lady Louisa Breckenridge and the Earl of Stone. With the opulent Regency era as the backdrop, each book in this enchanting series unveils daring pursuits and unbridled romance, as unforgettable characters navigate the labyrinth of love, where every choice can set the stage for a lifetime of passion.

Can you want something—or someone—so badly that it changes your destiny? Elyse Schmidt never would have thought so, until it happened to her. When Elyse and her not-so-secret crush, Josh Harris, are the sole survivors of a plane crash, tragedy binds them together. It’s as if their love story is meant to be. Everything is perfect, as perfect as it can be when you’ve literally fallen out of the sky and landed hard on the side of a mountain—until suddenly it isn’t. When the pieces of Elyse’s life stop fitting together, what’s left? You Are the Everything is a story about the fates we yearn for, the fates we choose, and the fates that are chosen for us.

This book is for someone who can already play the silver flute to some extent. I hope to show you some of the techniques to engage with the sounds of traditional wooden flute, as well as teach you a few tunes along the way. There are lots of my own tunes included which are particularly suited to the silver flute and a few traditional tunes to help illustrate the techniques."a wealth of information for silver flute players who wish their instrument to sound more like a traditional wooden flute...deeply thought through and gives really useful practical advice. ...It really is an impressive book...both entertaining and really useful." - Living Tradition Magazine"hugely important book...Philippe is a master of those techniques...Irish Music Magazine's John Brophy's comment is quoted in the book; "I've heard nobody else who can make the Boehm flute sound like the true traditional thing, who can mould tone to the tune so nicely, the sheer musicality is exceptionally impressive."...This is an invaluable resource for Silver flute players and is a great teaching aid; it should be in every secondary school music room in the country." - Seán Laffey, IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE"This book serves as an ideal introduction for any Boehm flute players who are interested in exploring the traditional language of Irish Music. One of the most important elements in idiomatic Irish flute playing is the execution of a wide range of ornaments, and they are clearly explaned her and backed up with examples from the repertoire. Barnes stresses the difference between classical ornamentation (which is essentially melodic) and Irish ornamentatin where the focus is on rhythm. He disusses differences in hand position and an appropriate approach to vibrato, and covers techniques such as feathering, cuts, rolls, cranns, bounces and slides. Each technique is clearly explaned in straigntforward language, and there is plenty of repertoire included to help skills develop in each area. Recommended." Carla Rees, British Flute Society Magazine