2024 TMEA FLUTE ETUDE 3 Karg Elert Op. 107/28 Bb Minor

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Flute and Piccolo Selection 3
Etude Title: Op. 107 / 28
Page(s): 58
Tempo: Dotted eighth note 50-72
Play from Beginning to End.
Errata:
Clarifications: All slurs that end with a staccato note under a slur, should be slurred into and released as a short note.
Play the last notes of all slurs this way, with or without the staccato release.
Piccolo: play as written
m. 2 - 14th note should be B-flat.
m. 2 - last note should be a sixteenth note.
m. 4 - 11th note is A-flat. (The accidental does not carry across the octave.)
m. 6 - 21st note should be G-flat.
m. 8 - 17th note should be C-natural.
m. 12 - The third slur of this measure should begin one note earlier (on high E-flat) and continue to A-flat as written.
m. 16 - The last note is B-flat.
m. 16 - Add a sixteenth rest after the last note.
Performance Guide:
This challenging etude is fun to play and should sound easy and fluent (“Sciolto”) throughout. Start very slowly using a metronome with a triplet subdivision (4/8) rather than 12 sixteenth notes per bar (12/16). Be very careful of the rhythmic relationship between 16th notes and 32nd notes. As you approach the recommended tempi, this piece should have a feeling of a waltz. Remember, it's always better to choose a slightly slower tempo and play clean and controlled, than to play too fast and sloppy; play the fastest tempo you can play WELL!
As in all Karg-Elert compositions, it is crucial to analyze and understand the harmonic structure of this caprice. To quote Karg-Elert: "The instrumentalist who does not intend to be led blindfold from one note to another, but wishes to conceive the figure as a logically and organically constructed whole, must first of all recognize the harmonic function of a series of notes. Without knowledge of harmony, the instrumentalist will not succeed in grasping the correlation between different single notes."
Initial preparation for this piece should have a strong emphasis on the chromatic scale, dominant 7th arpeggios, fully diminished 7th arpeggios, and augmented harmonies. Look for patterns throughout the etude: chromatic scale, arpeggios, seventh chord arpeggios, and sequences. For the greatest technical fluency, spend some time deciding which of the 3 fingerings for B-flat is most efficient in each passage.
Strive to maintain a consistent tone in all registers. Keep the airflow steady and use a flexible embouchure to attain smooth, connected slur, especially through the large intervals. (Think of blowing between the notes.) Be sure you are not moving your head, rolling your flute in & out, or using your throat to “help” with the large intervals, but rather, make slight adjustments to your air direction.
Dynamics may be added to enhance the forward movement and to add shape to the line throughout the piece. Tempo should be steady throughout this etude with absolutely no ritard or rubato until m. 16 where a slight increase in tempo (“precipitando”) is indicated by the composer.
Terms:
Sciolto - Easy, unrestrained, fluent
Elegante - Elegant
Rapido - Rapid, swift
Brillante - Brilliant
Appassionato - Ardent, impassioned, heated
Precipitando - Rushing ahead, impetuous, to hasten
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[@demisemihemidemisemiquaver]

Karg-Elert wants to watch the world burn💀🔥

[@KristaJobson]

🤣

[@adriannapruitt]

this etude will be the reason i retire

[@Lauren-zy4nk]

literally same. of course my senior year is when they make all 3 etudes super difficult :(

[@amy8736]

so excited to be hear all the freshman tryhards that suddenly appear in our room too!!!

[@KristaJobson]

If we can get through Eb Minor with all the mordents from a few years ago, we can get through this one!!!!! You can do it

[@KristaJobson]

@harrisonnguyen5430 great question! my errata list is reflected in the playing; the printed sheet music is the public domain version of each piece.

[@KristaJobson]

@harrisonnguyen5430 so kind!! Thank you 🩷🩷 I hope it is helpful!!

[@uniella4192]

I swear all the karg elert etudes are insane 😭😭 Im glad its only 16 measures though 🙏

[@KristaJobson]

Agreed, Karg Elert is definitely king of etudes !

[@Sophia-gm1oh]

It’s my freshman year of high school. Send prayers for me. 💀

[@iimchofii]

its my senior year....

[@Sophia-gm1oh]

@@iimchofii I’m wishing you the best of luck when learning this lmao

[@VoidConfessions14]

same

[@lahistoriadelacruz1748]

Me too my gosh

[@javiermetztlimarquez79]

After analyzing it, I feel more comfortable, nice playing 💪

[@KristaJobson]

Thank you for your kind words!! I agree that Karg-Elert makes a lot of sense post analysis .. so great to hear someone else say this too 🙌

[@monica7878]

I was actually really hoping this wasnt selected since i kept saying theyre going to pick this one was a joke 😭 im glad you chose challenging etudes this year becuz it would interesting to see if the people who made region state and area this year make it again including me😅

[@KristaJobson]

Oh no! 😅 Monica I agree this one is tricky, but I promise you can do it! Just start VERY slowly and go for accuracy rather than speed - I think you’re going to love playing this before too long!

[@edwardguerrero9215]

Really you think last year's etudes weren't difficult. Me personally I think this year's etudes are easier than last year's. I am a Sophomore this year and I'm glad that these feel easy.

[@j.b.atkins9775]

Quite a challenging selection this year, Dr. Jobson!

[@KristaJobson]

@j.b.atkins9775 you can do it!!!! I know the key is ugly, but it’s actually super fun to play 😍

[@donbaileynyc]

You're an excellent flutist/musician, Krista. Well done.

[@KristaJobson]

Thank you so much for your kind words, @donbaileynyc ! 🧡

[@valeriepadilla2163]

I think I am going to dash out the room when it comes time for me to play 😅

[@KristaJobson]

Please check out the free additional content here in the video description, and also masterclass video for all flute/piccolo etudes can be accessed free at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmWhmCoZ7mMjbM

[@aurvre6102]

this etude is literally my 13th reason 😭

[@aurvre6102]

hey nvm it’s not scary after looking at it for a while in chunks, i lowkey love Karg-Elert etudes!! now the second etude on the other handddd…..

[@tania-ge6fm]

@@aurvre6102omg I so agree, those sextuplets and grace notes are driving me crazy

[@aurvre6102]

@@tania-ge6fm i’m lowkey too overwhelmed to look at it on my own, i’m happy in my little karg elert bubble 😭

[@doromamire]

love this piece.

[@dallashobbs2000]

Seeing all the flute players here having hissy fits over this etude brings back memories from high school band LOL I played bassoon btw

[@ally8823]

I know my fingers and mouth will be dead once I’m done with this Etude😭

[@KristaJobson]

@ally8823 just take it slow at first !! That is the key to consistency 😊 you can do it, I promise!!

[@kyleliu007]

The TMEA etudes were released for just a minute before this was uploaded… how? 😂

[@KristaJobson]

Hi @Kyleliu007! I was the Flute/Picc etude selector for TMEA this year 😅

[@aurvre6102]

@@KristaJobsonOH

[@maryblueberryy]

@@KristaJobsonso this is your fault. just kidding i actually think this piece will be a joy to play and i’m very excited

[@KristaJobson]

@@maryblueberryy 😂😂😂 love it

[@ryderday_]

In measure 7, does the A natural accidental in beat 2 not carry through to beat 10? I’ve been playing it that way and it doesn’t sound right but when beat 10 is an Ab it sounds so much better.

[@KristaJobson]

Your instincts are spot on, it should be an a flat in the last note of that measure. The reason is that the accidental only applies to the octave in which it is printed. Great question!

[@andyescobar6681]

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[@monica7878]

I made a huge mistake of neglecting this etude ever since my teacher said my first etude was my weakest and now the third has become my worst etude it was my best now its my worst idk what to do anymore my 1 and 2 are fine the third is very bad and uneven

[@KristaJobson]

Hey Monica, I’d suggest playing it by memory in uneven rhythms and then as printed

[@alannaimv]

Yeah I’ll be playing this tomorrow incredibly slower

[@amirahtoutou2418]

what’s the best way to learn this quickly?

[@KristaJobson]

Hi, @amirahtoutou2418! Please check out my masterclass video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmWhmCoZ7mMjbM Just scroll to the etude and portion that you need 😊

[@adrianesquivel9089]

My students looked at me with fear when I handed them their etudes..🤭

[@KristaJobson]

Dear Adrian!!!! I hope this turns to pride for them as they realize they aren’t as bad as they look, and they start enjoying playing them 😍

[@adrianesquivel9089]

I absolutely agree with you!! There’s so many lessons to learn from all three of the TMEA excerpts. Thank you for selecting such great etudes. 😃

[@KristaJobson]

@@adrianesquivel9089 this comment made my day - thank you 🙏🏼🩷

[@starvingtuba]

I hope the all state music isn't as hard as the etudes

[@ThatMinioncat]

I’m trying out for high school all region as an 8th grader- wish me luck 😭 Edit: this is my brothers account, not mine

[@KristaJobson]

Oh wow! I didn’t even know that that was possible! All best to you 🩷 and please check out my tutorial video I hope it helps!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmWhmCoZ7mMjbMsi=Q4xJ60nR0WHCzcR

[@Chris-eg9sv]

how do we keep time and rhythm😭😭 asking for a flute friend

[@KristaJobson]

Hi @Chris-eg9sv ! Please ask your flute friend to practice saying the rhythm, and play along with the tracks I have embedded in the comments of each video! Let me know if it helps your friend 😊

[@misterrelatable3049]

I though that etude 1 was hard. Definitely not doing region orchestra.

[@evegutierrez5375]

heyy um how do you get the music sheets for the etudes??😶

[@KristaJobson]

Dear Eve, For the 2 Karg Elert etudes, you can get a head start with these public domain ones (check the number!) that are available for free here: drive.google.com/file/d/1qhv5IJaGAZMMOgxT3jBBZbBrm2xZgK4N/view?usp=drivesdk You can likely get the slow etude and the other versions of the fast ones from your director, or order the Mary Karen Clardy Flute Etude book online!

[@evegutierrez5375]

@@KristaJobson thank you so much!!

[@KristaJobson]

@@evegutierrez5375 you are so welcome 🩷