Solos for Flute Collection 1 : These African- American and Jamaican melodies can be learned and played for a wide variety of reasons and occasions, stemming in part from the historical significance of the melodies in the development of gospel, jazz and other modern music, as well as the sheer pleasure of playing little-known pieces composed as early as 1815. It is amazing how well these melodies fit the flute. The solos are Intermediate for flute. They provide excellent material.