In writing this method for flute, the author has attempted to bring together all the elements of beginner flute playing, in a simple format with a minimum of text. Twenty-five brilliant, full color photographs clarify the difficulties encountered with the embouchure and the holding of the instrument. The author offers several explanations for the technical elements regarding hand positions, B flat fingerings, articulation, and other topics. Phrase marks and dynamics have been added to some of the pieces, but the majority of these have been left to the discretion of the teacher. The accompanying free CD is designed to encourage the awareness of the young flute player by presenting various accompaniment sounds, which have been created on a synthesizer. This method can be used with children as young as 7.

Foreword

The mouthpiece

The lips

Mouthpiece exercises

Exercises to learn the note values

High notes and low notes

Looking after your flute 

Explanation of the diagram

The left hand

The thumb keys

B Flat

The right hand / F/ flat sign b

C

E 

Quavers (eighth notes)

How do I make my breath last longer

Quiz page

Going up / D 

F# 

Quiz

Dotted notes / Natural sign

The second octave

Major scales 

The second octave

Alla Breve

The little finger of the right hand

Daily breathing exercises

The 6/8 bar

Low notes / D /C# /C

Quiz page

Semitones

Only on finger/ C# / Db

Quiz

Eb/ D#

Bb Major

Semiquavers (sixteenths)

Dotted quavers (dotted eighths)

Harmonic minor scales / G# / Ab 

D minor / G minor / E minor

Eb major

Quiz

The third octave

Chromatic technique

Scales, an explanation

Fingering tables