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‘Three Letter Word’, commissioned by the Park Lane Group, was premiered in 2010 by renowned saxophonist Huw Wiggin and pianist Timothy Abel at the Southbank Centre in London for the PLG Young Artists New Year Series. The piece is dedicated to the Swedish composer/pianist Esbjorn Svensson, who tragically died in a diving accident in June 2008. “I was fortunate enough to hear Esbjorn Svensson in concert at the IAJE Conference in New York City in January 2006, where I was also performing with duo partner, percussionist Dave Hassell. In the afternoon he practised for two hours, playing classical music, and in the evening his trio, E.S.T., produced an amazing show of virtuosity and creativity, coupling inventive compositions with daring improvisations within very individual sound worlds…The title of this piece, Three Letter Word, came about from coincidence and names or phrases that may be abbreviated: Esbjorn Svensson's group, the commissioning body, the players that the piece was written for, and maybe most importantly given the dedicatee, the words 'rest in peace’.” Andy Scott ’Three Letter Word’ is proving to be an extremely popular piece among saxophonists worldwide, and the flute and piano version was recorded by the brilliant Paul Edmund-Davies (flute) and Peter Lawson (piano) on the ‘Bad Tempered Flute’ album. Many performances of ‘Three Letter Word’ can be found online from musicians all over the world, including the performance shown above featuring Kenta Saito & Aki Matsumoto, and below featuring Chad Lilley & Liz Ames. The piece features on the album ‘Westland’ a collaboration between Andy Scott, Timothy McAllister & Liz Ames. Visit astute-music.com to pick up your hard copy or PDF copy of the score for ‘Three Letter Word’ as well as the recorded version on the album ‘Westland’.
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With upcoming Royal Mail strikes set to impact deliveries on the 8th and 9th of September (and likely more to occur within the coming months), downloadable PDF sheet music is a great alternative to combat any delays in receiving your music in the future. It's also a great paperless alternative to hard copy music and can be a useful addition to any practice routine:  Nothing beats hard copy scores, especially when working with students and performing/gigging live: making notes on the fly and building up a personal library and repertoire over years is extremely rewarding. However, with the rise of instant downloads, PDF music definitely has an array of benefits. For the travelling and working musician, having an entire library of scores available on a tablet, phone, laptop or iPad can be extremely useful for any quick set changes as well as studying pieces and making notes remotely or on the go. Many of the pieces available at Astute music also include live band backing tracks, soundbites and QR codes to compliment the studies, so using an iPad/laptop would absolutely enhance that experience and bridge the gap between paper and technology. In addition to these benefits of quick, remote note taking and having an abundance of sheet music at your fingertips, going paperless is a great eco friendly alternative to paper copies, especially when learning a piece for a one off performance or quick study.  PDF’s can also be a great enhancer to any hardcopy pieces of music, especially for longer term study or preparing for an exam: having a digital copy of the music with you wherever you go can be extremely beneficial for quick reading or note taking/ annotations on the go, which can easily be erased or adapted so you can keep your hard copy clean of notes to be passed onto other musicians or students. In Addition, helpful notes can be shared remotely through email or airdrop style transfers without the need of a scanner, perfect for sharing quick notes with students in our out of lesson time!
You can find downloadable/printable PDF versions of our publications on our website on the product page, and downloading a digital copy will also save you 25% off the hard copy price!
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 | Take Two Clarinets Book 1 & Book 2 Each book presents 12 duets for equal clarinets. The parts are equal in standard and are challenging, technically and stylistically, ranging in difficulty from grades 4 - 7. "Purcell's aim was to produce pieces that are enjoyable to play as well as developing ability and interest in the genre and this is certainly the case ... They are well written showing a good working knowledge of the clarinet" - CASS Magazine Review |
Low Down Jazz
35 original jazz studies for solo bass clarinet, or clarinet.
24 of 35 include optional second parts to perform as duets!
Increasingly demanding, technically and rhythmically, the studies concentrate on the chalumeau register of the clarinet.
35 original jazz studies for solo bass clarinet, or clarinet.
24 of 35 include optional second parts to perform as duets!
Increasingly demanding, technically and rhythmically, the studies concentrate on the chalumeau register of the clarinet.
Scaling the Heights
Backing tracks are also available for the 5 duets within 'Scaling the Heights' - a firm favourite from our clarinet catalogue.
This book presents a collection of original study pieces progressing in difficulty from grades 1 to 8 with helpful information throughout. Listen to a snippet of 'In the Groove' above!
Our clarinet play along music is ideal for those individuals practising remotely or for educators as an online teaching resource!
Each book is also available as an instant access PDF download version, so you can access this fantastic music with play-along tracks anytime, anywhere & all online.
Check out our other online resources for Saxophone here
Each book is also available as an instant access PDF download version, so you can access this fantastic music with play-along tracks anytime, anywhere & all online.
Check out our other online resources for Saxophone here
Looking for saxophone & flute pieces from the new ABRSM syllabus?
We've got you covered! Scroll down for a complete listing of all pieces published by Astute Music, on the new ABRSM syllabi...
The new ABRSM woodwind syllabuses for 2022- were recently released and we're delighted to see some new entries of works published by us at Astute Music.
Check out our breakdown below and simply click the titles to access the sheet music shop pages!
To view the full ABRSM syllabi and all the fantastic music available, click here
GRADE 5
Andy Scott - Mountain Dreams (from Eight Pieces for Flute & Piano)
GRADE 6
Geraldine Green - Nocturne (from Vocalise)
Andy Scott - And Everything is Still...
GRADE 7
Andy Scott - Respectfully Yours
Andy Scott - Mountain Dreams (from Eight Pieces for Flute & Piano)
GRADE 6
Geraldine Green - Nocturne (from Vocalise)
Andy Scott - And Everything is Still...
GRADE 7
Andy Scott - Respectfully Yours
GRADE 1
Brahms Cradle Song, arr. Scott (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
Rob Buckland Saxi-Taxi (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
In 'Time Travels', you'll also find the traditional Russian piece, Song of the Volga Boatmen arranged by Rob Buckland which appears on the grade 1 listings for both Bb & Eb Sax and is included in the ABRSM's own Saxophone Grade 1 book.
GRADE 2
Rob Buckland Paris (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
GRADE 3
MacDowell To A Wild Rose, Op.51 No.1, arr. Buckland (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
GRADE 5
Rob Buckland Scaredy Cat (from Saxophone Solos Book 1) - Bb and Eb
GRADE 6
Andy Scott And Everything is Still... - for Bb click here and Eb click here
Andy Scott I Know You! (from Changing Times) - Bb and Eb
Andy Scott Zebra Crossing - Tenor Saxophone
GRADE 7
Chick Corea Children's Song No. 7 (from Children's Songs, arr. Buckland) - Soprano Saxophone
Andy Scott Fujiko - Bb Saxophone
Andy Scott King of Astoria - Bb Saxophone
GRADE 8
Andy Scott Respectfully Yours - for Alto Sax click here and Tenor Sax click here
Geoff Eales Farewell Patagonia - Tenor Saxophone
Chick Corea Children's Song No. 6 (from Children's Songs, arr. Buckland) - Soprano Saxophone
Rob Buckland Songs Without Words - Bb Saxophone
Have a listen below to 'King of Astoria', a new addition to the syllabus (grade 7 Bb Sax), influenced by the wonderful vibrancy, swing and energy of the Big Band era!
Brahms Cradle Song, arr. Scott (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
Rob Buckland Saxi-Taxi (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
In 'Time Travels', you'll also find the traditional Russian piece, Song of the Volga Boatmen arranged by Rob Buckland which appears on the grade 1 listings for both Bb & Eb Sax and is included in the ABRSM's own Saxophone Grade 1 book.
GRADE 2
Rob Buckland Paris (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
GRADE 3
MacDowell To A Wild Rose, Op.51 No.1, arr. Buckland (from Time Travels) - Bb and Eb
GRADE 5
Rob Buckland Scaredy Cat (from Saxophone Solos Book 1) - Bb and Eb
GRADE 6
Andy Scott And Everything is Still... - for Bb click here and Eb click here
Andy Scott I Know You! (from Changing Times) - Bb and Eb
Andy Scott Zebra Crossing - Tenor Saxophone
GRADE 7
Chick Corea Children's Song No. 7 (from Children's Songs, arr. Buckland) - Soprano Saxophone
Andy Scott Fujiko - Bb Saxophone
Andy Scott King of Astoria - Bb Saxophone
GRADE 8
Andy Scott Respectfully Yours - for Alto Sax click here and Tenor Sax click here
Geoff Eales Farewell Patagonia - Tenor Saxophone
Chick Corea Children's Song No. 6 (from Children's Songs, arr. Buckland) - Soprano Saxophone
Rob Buckland Songs Without Words - Bb Saxophone
Have a listen below to 'King of Astoria', a new addition to the syllabus (grade 7 Bb Sax), influenced by the wonderful vibrancy, swing and energy of the Big Band era!
Introducing a major new work for solo harp, inspired by the retro vinyl Jukebox...
The 1950's were the heyday of the vinyl record jukebox, and this new 14-minute work for Solo Harp mirrors the concept of the jukebox, playing short 'singles' that vary in style & feel.
Jukebox was composed by Andy Scott for harpist Sioned Williams.
Enjoy the full, premiere performance above by harpists Sioned Williams, Keziah Thomas, Lauren Scott, Alex Rider, Elizabeth Bass & Eleanor Turner, with each harpist playing one movement of this six-movement work: RPM, Jump, Vinyl, Groove, Stylus & Turntable.
Jukebox by Andy Scott - a unique, multi-movement work for solo harp
Harpist Sioned Williams spoke to HarpColumn prior to Jukebox's online premiere in May 2021. Commissioned for her 60th birthday, Sioned worked with Andy to create a piece reminiscent of her teenage years and “jukeboxes were popping up everywhere, bringing color and fun.”
Learn more about the piece & its background by clicking here
Jukebox is "great fun and worth the many hours of practice"
"a fantastic and very welcome addition to the B flat saxophone repertoire"
We're delighted to see that Paquito (for Bb Sax & Piano) has received a great review in the latest, summer edition of CASS Magazine.
'Paquito' is a fast salsa based around a two-three clave pulse, that pays homage to the brilliant musician, Paquito D’Rivera!
Stephanie Reeve reviewed the latest re-working of Andy's popular piece, for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone & Piano. Originally written for clarinet ensemble, 'Paquito' has seen various re-workings for different instrumentations and is a popular piece with performances by artists like Timothy McAllister.
For a flavour of the piece, have a listen below to an excerpt from the Westland album recording, with Timothy McAllister and pianist Liz Ames playing the Alto Saxophone & Piano version of 'Paquito'.
'Paquito' is a fast salsa based around a two-three clave pulse, that pays homage to the brilliant musician, Paquito D’Rivera!
Stephanie Reeve reviewed the latest re-working of Andy's popular piece, for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone & Piano. Originally written for clarinet ensemble, 'Paquito' has seen various re-workings for different instrumentations and is a popular piece with performances by artists like Timothy McAllister.
For a flavour of the piece, have a listen below to an excerpt from the Westland album recording, with Timothy McAllister and pianist Liz Ames playing the Alto Saxophone & Piano version of 'Paquito'.
"Anyone familiar with earlier versions will need no convincing of the brilliance of the piece ... the well-crafted melody explores the full range of the saxophone"
- Stephanie Reeve for CASS Magazine
Check out the CASS website here for more on the magazine
The sheet music for 'Paquito' is available as a hard copy here, and as an instant access download here
The sheet music for 'Paquito' is available as a hard copy here, and as an instant access download here
Introducing a brand new masterclass!
Join composer Andy Scott as he discusses his piece Westland, a virtuosic & thoughtful work for Solo Tenor Saxophone, in this online saxophone tutorial
Westland for tenor saxophone is an exploration of soundscapes that integrates carefully chosen multiphonics into the harmonic and melodic language, creating a musical journey that is at times fragile and at times robust.
Westland is the title piece from Andy's recent album - a stunning collaboration with grammy-award winning Saxophonist Timothy McAllister & duo-partner, pianist Liz Ames, playing various works for Saxophone & Piano by Andy.
In this new saxophone masterclass, Andy will be talking through the piece from both a composers and saxophonists point of view. Check out the masterclass here
"An experimental celebration of the capabilities of the saxophone's tenor voice"
- Lara C James 'Westland' album review for CASS
Andy performing Westland at the RNCM Sax Day 2017
The sheet music for Westland is available here
And keep an eye out for the Westland section of our website, where you'll find our special offer Westland pack, providing the sheet music for six popular pieces from the album at a discounted rate - check it out!
Are you returning to the flute after a break? In need of some support to ‘blow those playing cobwebs away’? Or are you a flute player wanting new ideas?
 | Flute Reboot is your friend! This complete workbook by Clare Southworth is designed to help you rediscover & reignite your love for the flute. Whether you’re returning to the instrument after a break, or are already in the swing of things, there will be something in this tutorial for you. Flute Reboot consists of 12 lessons that cover a range of topics, from building your technique through tone development, to style, communication & how to best practise a piece. |
'There is a wealth of valuable information within each of the lessons, drawing on Southworth's extensive teaching experience' - PAN Magazine
Clare’s tutorial will guide you through the process with each lesson presenting instruction, practice tips, exercises & more!
The emphasis is on learning through the enjoyment of playing, so Flute Reboot is packed with extracts of fantastic flute music, including old classics and new music by contemporary composers.
The emphasis is on learning through the enjoyment of playing, so Flute Reboot is packed with extracts of fantastic flute music, including old classics and new music by contemporary composers.
Snapshot of Lesson 7 on Articulation
Flute Reboot will give you the tools and skills to
build the solid foundations needed for successful flute playing
Find out more about this extensive, flute music book here
build the solid foundations needed for successful flute playing
Find out more about this extensive, flute music book here
Give your flute practice a kickstart with this unique approach to learning!
Kickstart Flute is a unique flute method by Clare Southworth, based around 24 duets in a wide range of musical styles, with custom, play-along backing tracks so you can play with Clare and rhythm section.
There are 24 lessons, one for each duet, that take you through all the keys and are spread over two books - Kickstart Flute Book 1 & Book 2. Each lesson will introduce you to all the basics of learning the flute, with special emphasis on the material required to play the duets: notes, rhythms, articulations, dynamics & more...
Explore a wide range of genres from ambient & chilled, folk rock, samba to swing (and that's just in Book 1!), all written by versatile composer Andy Scott. Simply scan your QR codes throughout the book to access your custom, play-along tracks for each duet.
Kickstart Flute is ideal for the beginner flute player, or those wishing to kickstart their practice, with a fun way to learn & develop their playing, immersing themselves in an exciting range of genres and styles.
Lesson 11 preview from Book 1 (E flat major key & Ambient Music)
In addition to hard copy books, the Kickstart Flute series is also available in instant access, download form - for more information, click here. We'd love to see your copies on social media too, so feel free to tag us or use #kickstartflute
"I hope you enjoy these wonderful duets as much as I do. Learning should be fun as well as educational.
Let me Kickstart your love for all things flute!" - Clare Southworth
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