Flute Lern-CD-ROM (Seamus Egan, Solas)

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"...I am thrilled to get a tutorial by Seamus Egan. I’ve seen him several times with Solas and am always amazed by his expertise. I figure the only way that I will be able to unlock some of his secrets is to get a tutorial made by him..."
- Spencer Hall, Ohio

Learn to play the flute with our CD ROM flute tutorial. Flute instruction is provided by our flute tutor Seamus Egan. Video and audio files combine with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

The multi-instrumentalist, Seamus Egan, recorded this flute tutorial. In addition to his virtuoso playing, Seamus is also highly regarded as a recording artist and producer. Seamus is a founding member of the widely acclaimed Irish-American group Solas.

The tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The flute tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.

Beginners

In the beginners' section Seamus demonstrates the basic skills of flute playing using easy, slow-paced tunes. Jigs and Reels are then introduced and ornaments are added gradually. The individual parts of these tunes are demonstrated on video at a slow pace and the full tune is subsequently demonstrated at a medium pace so that you can play along.

Features:

How to Read Music
17 Beginners' Tunes
Pop-up Video Screens
Precise Musical Notation
Tuning and Scales
Easy Airs
Embouchure
Glottal Stopping
Minor Keys
Beginners' Jigs and Reels
Cuts, Taps and Rolls
Jigs and Reels with Ornamentation


Advanced

The advanced section features Jigs and Reels that are more highly ornamented and melodically complex. Seamus demonstrates advanced ornamental techniques - some of which are unique to his style - in these tunes.

Topics Covered:

18 Advanced Dance Tunes
Breadth Control Technique
Triplets and Tipped Triplets
Crans
Short Rolls
Double Rolls
The Finger Bounce
Sliding Technique

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