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Unlike the flute, it is the middle and low registers that cause the most problems to the beginner on this instrument, with the low register sounding quite breathy and the middle prone to 'crack'. 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The piece is a bit of a mystery. Either Vitali was way ahead of his time, or there is a mistake with his dates, as this Chaconne is clearly more technically and harmonically demanding than you might normally expect from a Baroque work.  Alena has transcribed the flute part to capture all of the virtuosity that Vitali gave to the original, in the process allowing us access to an work of enormous power. 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White Staircase for flute \u0026amp; piano by Ian Clarke\" class=\"wp-image-1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-50x71.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-1600x2262.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-1087x1536.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed-1449x2048.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/ianclarke.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SRWScoverAffinity2024FirstEditionAltICNoBleed.jpg 1811w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eSoft Rain and White Staircase\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Rain and White Staircase – (flute \u0026amp; piano) [open-hole with closed-hole fingering options – Bft with Cft options)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Edition published August 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm welcome to the first published edition of Soft Rain and White Staircase each of which can be viewed as an independent piece. Further information is likely to appear on Ian’s website including possible reference audio clips so a visit might answer a number of questions. Check under the publications sections or do a search if you can’t find what you’re looking for. Just performed by Ian and NFA 2024, San Antonio, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"section-g8ee991\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e2 section-g8ee991 gutentor-element gutentor-element-button button-align-left-desktop\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gutentor-button-wrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eSoft Rain – performance notes (Cft open-hole with closed-hole alternatives)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title Soft Rain attempts to hint at some essence of the piece however it is not a programmatic title. The piano part has liquid quality above which the flute gestures and sings. One might think of Summer rain falling on a beautiful stream or river. Alternatively you may wish to experience it entirely as a personal response to the music directly. The music is the most articulate description of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBends – It’s preferable to perform on an open-holed instrument in order to execute the bends which are integral to the piece. The diamond headed notes are played with the open-holed fingerings indicated. The transition to and from this fingering will give the bend effect. This is most often done via the opening of one open-hole. A fluid movement in the hand is desirable both to enable a smooth technical execution and also mirror the smooth gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed-hole flute players may find the piece works well playing the diamond-headed notes with regular fingerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-hole finger vibrato – this is indicated by a wavy line e.g. bars 54-57. Moving from the regular fingering to the given open-hole fingering gives a strong pitch vibrato. At the time of writing this is an unusual technique for the vast majority of flute players so it is recommended to give time for it to develop in the body. The fluidity in the hand and wrist that a string player uses is some indication of the technique. Start with very slow elegant movements and allow these to become more natural over days and weeks. Open-holes are required for this technique, however, the score indicates a trilling alternative for closed-hole flute players at bars 54-57 and 160-163. In measures 62-63 and 168-169 the open-hole finger vibrato is optional so it can be omitted if on a closed-hole flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Bb to C trill. This trill comes on several occasions and doubtless many players and teachers will have suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of writing this fingering pair might work well –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eWhite Staircase – performance notes (Bft with Cft alternatives, open-hole with closed-hole options)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn memory of Averil Williams 1939-2018. Professor of flute at the Guildhall School of Music for 50 years.\u003cbr\u003eThank you Averil on behalf of so many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title White Staircase gives some hint of the feelings and thoughts one might experience through the piece. There is a clear sense of cyclic ascension in the ascending 5’s in the piano hence ‘staircase’. The flautist in particular is encouraged to explore a variety of colour and texture; white light comprises all the colours of the spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmorzato-vibrato (e.g. 62-73) – this is an exaggerated vibrato produced by pulsing the air-stream along with some subtle lip aperture changes. As with regular vibrato the result is led by listening. The idea is to transition to and from a halting effect. The approximate rhythm of the smorzato-vibrato is indicated in the stems down voice and the sustained sound is given by the the stems up voice. The size of the note-heads for each voice grows or shrinks to indicate the transition into and out of the smorzato-vibrato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘tse’ – beatbox hi-hat (e.g. 145-165) – this rhythm figure alternates between regular flute sound and the beat-box hi-hat sound created by saying a sibilant ‘tse’. It isn’t necessary or intended that a regular flute sound is simulataneous with the ‘tse’. The technique requires learning to switch between flute sound and saying ‘tse’. The flute remains in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarmonics (166-172) – this is a simple alternation between regular C# and the harmonic from low C# as indicated. Articulate as indicated which means that all the C#s expect the first one are not tongued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBends (e.g. 176) – this is an optional bend using the fingering indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuarter-tone inflections (e.g. 223-239) – use the fingerings given to inflect the notes as indicated. You might find that you very subtly adjust the air-speed or lip very slightly to enhance the effect although its is primarily a fingered effect. 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