My niece has taken up the flute and it seems a thing she digs and has an aptitude for. She has been playing for a little while already and she’s pretty good and I think it is something she will stick with.
So, wanting to be a cool uncle, can anyone suggest some music, good music (subjective, I know), where flute playing figures prominently? It need not be crazy focused on flute…just in there somewhere.
Also, I tried out Jethro Tull on her and she did not like it at all (bummed me out) so you can skip that.
Chicago’s “Colour My World” was probably written for young flutists, assuming her range to date extends that low.
There's a gorgeous tune, with a flute melody, I regularly hear on the local classical station when I have it on for background noise, but I've never found out who does it, and it would be way beyond her level anyway.
I’d suggest starting with Easy Pop Melodies. It’s more of a beginner songbook. That one book will keep your niece entertained for at least a year.
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Lizzo is a modern rap artist who was a “band geek” in high school and played flute. She plays flute on the title track from her latest album “Coconut Oil”.
This. The classic Suite for Jazz Flute and Piano, with Claude Bolling. She can enjoy listening to the album’s catchy melodies now, and learn to play some of the songs at some point (they’re not THAT hard - start with a slower one).
Also some nice flute on Van Morrison’s Moondance album, but more to add color than as the main melody. Also Clannad’s second album.
