Staff Pick
“A Delightful Book”
Chris Hankin Just Flutes staff member - [email protected]
What a great book this is. Richard Kershaw has based his 12 delightful tunes on a nineteenth century children's poem about the months of the year, and in each one you can really see the connection. For example, Dancing Daffodils of March is a waltz, May Sheep Safely Graze is an Andante Pastorale in 6/8, and Chill December quotes Jingle Bells. There is a Gershwin-type feel to some of the harmonies and the tunes are very appealing. The accompaniments have an important role to play and the ensemble aspect of learning these pieces makes them all the more valuable.
Difficulty guide: 3-5
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Contents
- April Showers, April Flowers
- August Harvest Home
- Chill December
- Dancing Daffodils of March
- Dull November's Icy Blast
- February's Gentle Rain
- Going Nuts in October
- Hot July
- January Snow Scene
- June Roses
- May Sheep Safely Graze
- September Hunting Song
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Piano
Publisher: Pan Educational Music
Publisher's reference: PEM58
Our Stock Code: 1018905
Media Type: Paperback
