Flute Solos
On The Missouri Prescribed Music List
El Choclo (The Corn Cob) is one of the most popular tangos in Argentina. It is arranged here for Flute solo with optional piano accompaniment.
Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4, by Frederic Chopin is one of his 24 Preludes. By Chopin's request, this piece was played at his own funeral, along with Mozart's Requiem.
On The Florida MPA List
El Testament d'Amelia (Amelia's Will) is a popular Catalan folk song.
Prelude in B minor is from Frederic Chopin's 24 Preludes, which covers all major and minor keys. It is believed that this prelude, along with others, were played at his funeral. Nicknames given to this prelude after Chopin's death include "Homesickness" and "Tolling Bells."
This piece can help students learn to play in a legato style, as well as learning to play expressively.
Grade 2
Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist regarded by many as "the father of the classical guitar." Adelita is a mazurka originally composed for guitar by Tarrega. The mazurka originated in Poland and was popularized by Frederic Chopin.
The tempo is indicated as Lento, but seems to work better at a faster tempo. The audio file here is at 80 bpm. However, this piece should not be performed metronomically, but rather with a more rubato style.