American Melodies To 1865-These 45 early-American melodies work especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing phrasing and extended breath 8 controlMany of these melodies have roots in theOld World. For example 'La Cachucha ' 'La Cracovienne ' and 'La Smolenska' were brought to America by the amazing ballerina Fanny Elssler. (For her White House performance Congress adjourned early!) A separate recorder edition is available.