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
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