The Royal Conservatory - Flute - Repertoire Level 2
Overtones®: Flute Repertoire Level 2
The Level 2 Repertoire book is a fundamental volume in the Overtones®: A Comprehensive Flute Series. This level focuses on solidifying basic tone production, introducing fundamental musical forms, and expanding the student's comfortable range within the staff.
Publication Specifications
| Spec Identifier | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | RCM Publishing (The Frederick Harris Music Co., Ltd.) |
| Series Title | Overtones®: A Comprehensive Flute Series |
| Page Count | 52 total pages (36 flute pages / 16 piano pages) |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-55440-290-8 |
| Format | Softcover with removable flute part insert |
Repertoire Composition
Level 2 features accessible arrangements and original melodies designed for technical growth:
- List A (Baroque and Classical): Focus on clear articulations and basic slurs (e.g., Telemann, Hook, Mozart).
- List B (Romantic and Contemporary): Focus on lyrical singing style and dynamics (e.g., Brahms, Kabalevsky, Schocker).
- Rhythmic Scope: Introduces more varied eighth-note patterns and basic dotted rhythms.
Key Pedagogical Features
- Reinforcement of low and middle-register stability.
- Integration of simple dance forms like the Waltz and Minuet.
- High-quality engraving with larger noteheads for easier reading by younger students.