Flute Primer is a beginner's guide to the flute that is especially useful for the trial or rental period. The emphasis of this book is on the establishment and development of sound fundamental skills including the embouchure (lip position), tone production, and other basic techniques. The text begins with a fingering chart followed by a photo essay on the assembly and care of your instrument. Hand, sitting, and embouchure positions are all carefully described and illustrated. Through photographs and diagrams, each natural note in the middle range of the flute is introduced. As in most introductory Mel Bay method books, elements of note reading and music theory are introduced as required by the book's elementary level repertoire. This approach provides the essential ingredients for making music at the beginning level without overwhelming the student. The beginning student will enjoy progressing through this gently nurturing introduction method while establishing a sound technical foundation. This simple method is ideal for young children who will love the bigger notes.

A Tiskit A Tasket      
Accidental Song      
Aura Lee      
Billy Boy      
Blue Bells Of Scotland      
Camptown Races      
Can Can      
God Of Our Fathers      
Going Home      
Home On The Range      
Jingle Bells      
London Bridge      
Marines Hymn      
Melody      
Merry Widow Waltz      
Minuet      
O Come, All Ye Faithful      
Our First Song!      
Skaters' Waltz      
Skip Again      
Skip To My Lou      
Skipping Song      
Staccato Dance      
Swanee River      
When The Saints Go Marching In      
Yankee Doodle