The purpose of this flutist song book is to provide the beginning flutist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. They continue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for flute utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning flutist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody, however, the chords may be played by banjo, ukulele, autoharp, and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs, Folk Songs, American Hymns, Spirituals, and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to Introduction to Playing Flute by Joe Maroni, published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests.
All Through the Night
Alouette
Aura Lee
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Chester
Come Back to Sorrento
Faith of Our Fathers
Flowers of Edinburough
Greensleeves
Home on the Range
Londonderry Air
Long, Long Ago
Minuet
Nearer My god, To Thee
Ode to Joy
Stack of Barley
The Cowboy's Lament (Streets of Laredo)
The Wayfaring Stranger
The Wearing of the Green
We Gather Together
When the Work's All Done in the Fall
Where the River Shannon Flows
Whispering Hope
Yankee Doodle
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