The Royal Conservatory - Flute - Repertoire - Level 3
Overtones®: Flute Repertoire Level 3
The Level 3 Repertoire book is an essential volume in the Overtones®: A Comprehensive Flute Series. This level focuses on establishing a consistent tone across registers, introducing basic chromaticism, and developing rhythmic independence.
Publication Specifications
| Spec Identifier | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | RCM Publishing (The Frederick Harris Music Co., Ltd.) |
| Series Title | Overtones®: A Comprehensive Flute Series |
| Page Count | 60 total pages (40 flute pages / 20 piano pages) |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-55440-291-5 |
| Format | Softcover with removable flute part insert |
Repertoire Composition
Level 3 balances early-period transcriptions with pedagogical modern works:
- List A (Baroque and Classical): Emphasis on steady pulse and basic ornaments (e.g., Handel, Hook, Hotteterre).
- List B (Romantic and Contemporary): Focus on lyrical phrasing and character playing (e.g., Reinecke, Schocker, Colledge).
- Musical Style: Includes a variety of dances (minuets, gavottes) and descriptive character pieces.
Key Pedagogical Features
- Introduction to varied compound meters (6/8).
- Increased use of the flute's lower and middle-upper registers.
- Standardized editorial guidance for student-level interpretation.