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Easy Top of the Charts Playlist Instrumental Solos: Flute Book & CD

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Easy Top of the Charts Playlist Instrumental Solos: Flute Book & CD

Arr. various, ed. Bill Galliford

Level: 1

Item: 00-46290

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This series offers a versatile selection of music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 1 students. The CD includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a play-along track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software.

Titles: 7 Years (Lukas Graham) * Cake by the Ocean (DNCE) * Heathens (Twenty One Pilots) * Just Like Fire (Pink) * Ride (Twenty One Pilots) * Rise (Katy Perry) * Setting the World on Fire (Kenny Chesney featuring Pink) * One Call Away (Charlie Puth) * Thy Will (Hillary Scott & The Scott Family) * We Don't Talk Anymore (Charlie Puth featuring Selena Gomez) * You'll Be Back (Jonathan Groff) * Starving (Hailee Steinfeld & Grey featuring Zedd).

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Series: Instrumental Solos Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 20
ISBN10: 1-4706-3850-9
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3850-4
UPC: 038081528656
SKU: 00-46290
Instrumentation: Flute

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Why we love this

Contemporary pop songs engage flute students immediately because they already know these melodies from streaming and radio. The orchestrated demo tracks model sophisticated interpretation for early players, and the included play-along tracks give students the confidence to perform alongside professional-quality accompaniment.

What to expect

Fresh and accessible. These songs carry the energy and melodic strength of the originals while sitting comfortably under a beginner's fingers. The orchestrated backdrop transforms a simple solo line into something that sounds polished and purposeful.

Who it's for

Beginning flute students (level 1) who respond better to music they recognize and enjoy playing. These arrangements work equally well for private studio lessons, school ensemble warm-ups, or public performances where familiarity matters to both player and audience.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen to the demo track multiple times before playing to internalize phrasing and articulation choices, then isolate the play-along track for solo practice.
  • Match the dynamics and articulation shown in the printed score to the recorded demo; these arrangements rely on expressive choices that elevate simple melodies.
  • Use the Tempo Changer Software to slow challenging passages while preserving pitch, then gradually return to performance tempo as comfort increases.
  • Pay attention to the piano accompaniment PDFs during rehearsal to understand harmonic context and ensure your entrances align with the harmonic progression.

How to use it

Slot individual selections into spring concerts, talent showcases, or recruitment events where current pop culture connects with students and families. Alternately, assign one or two arrangements as solo performance requirements within your regular curriculum, using the accompaniment tracks to eliminate the need for pianist rehearsals.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing with recorded accompaniment and staying rhythmically locked to a fixed tempo
  • Interpreting articulation and dynamics from written notation and model performance
  • Reading straightforward melodies with modest range and limited technical demands
  • Sustaining focus through complete performances (approximately 3-4 minutes per song)
  • Building confidence and musicality through song-specific interpretation choices

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