Etude 1 - Köhler Op. 33 Book 1 (Allegro Moderato)
Köhler Opus 33 Etudes > Etude #1 (Allegretto in C Major)
Flute Etude 1 - Allegro moderato (alt. Allegretto) is composed in the key of C Major. This piece can be found in the renowned collection known as Der Fortschritt im Flötenspiel (Progress in Flute Playing), Op. 33, Book 1, authored by the talented Ernesto Köhler. Additionally, it is also included in Robert Cavally’s well-regarded compilation titled “Melodious and Progressive Studies for Flute, Book 1,” making it accessible to flute students and enthusiasts alike.
This is a cheery flute etude in C major. Some useful Italian terms for you to know when tackling this etude:
Allegro moderato - moderately fast (“moderate” is the key word for me)
dolce - sweetly
allargando (allarg.) - slowing down
ritenuto (rit.) - slowing down
a tempo - returning to the original tempo
a warning about editions…
Depending on which edition you are playing from, there can be large discrepancies in the music ranging from dynamics to added notes. If you are playing Kohler’s Op. 33 Etude 1 for a lesson, make sure that you are working from a similar edition to that of your flute teacher.
Notable discrepancies between the 1905 Carl Fisher edition and Robert Cavally’s edit of the etude. Red circles indicate dynamics; green circles indicate extra notes.
Kohler Op. 33 Sheet Music…
Yes, there are many free versions of Köhler’s Opus 33 available online. What distinguishes my new edition includes:
clean print free of markings (compare to IMSLP)
minimal editing (compare to “Melodious and Progressive Studies” and other free online sheet music sites)
larger print version available
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
Ernesto Köhler’s “15 Easy Exercises,” Op. 33 Book 1 is a staple of developing flutists due to its diverse and engaging technical and musical challenges that are appropriate for players at this level.
This lightly edited edition features:
Clean print, free of markings (compared to IMSLP)
Minimal editorial markings (compared to “Melodious and Progressive Studies” and other free online sheet music)†
Measure numbers
A glossary of Italian terms
Conforms to the traditional layout (measures per line) for easy integration with other editions in flute lessons*
Includes 3 alternate versions of the music that use repeats to condense the musical form
BONUS: Kohler Op. 33 No. 2 Study Guide
† this edition is based on the 1905 Carl Fisher edition (available on IMSLP) which is the oldest, and least-edited, edition I can find. I will continue to look for an earlier edition.
* except No. 14 which benefitted from being spread over two pages.
26 pages.
Please note that your digital download link will expire 24 hours after the first access.
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
LARGER PRINT EDITION. Standard size edition here: https://www.lancesuzuki.com/store/products/kohler-op-33-book-1
Ernesto Köhler’s “15 Easy Exercises,” Op. 33 Book 1 is a staple of developing flutists due to its diverse and engaging technical and musical challenges that are appropriate for players at this level.
This LARGER PRINT edition features:
Clean print, free of markings (compared to IMSLP)
Minimal editorial markings (compared to “Melodious and Progressive Studies” and other free online sheet music)†
Larger notation than traditional editions (most etudes are on two pages instead of one).
Measure numbers
A glossary of Italian terms
BONUS: Kohler Op. 33 No. 2 Study Guide
† this edition is based on the 1905 Carl Fisher edition (available on IMSLP) which is the oldest, and least-edited, edition I can find. I will continue to look for an earlier edition.
36 pages.
Please note that your digital download link will expire 24 hours after the first access.
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