The music includes everything from Baroque masterpieces by Bach to Ragtime music by Joplin. There are also traditional folk tunes, exercises, studies, festive music and a section of 14 longer concert pieces.

The progressive units introduce new material gradually, and the exercises and scales are directly related to the pieces. Words are included for some of the song tunes to assist with understanding breathing and phrasing. Italian words for style and tempo are illustrated with fun cartoon pictures to help students remember the meaning of terms.

To help students practise, there are FREE YOUTUBE recordings of pieces, as well piano backing tracks.

The Young Flute Player also features:

• Easy-to-read fingering charts for every note of the flute
• Manuscript paper
• Practice charts
• Scales charts
• Theory reference section
• Music puzzles

Specifications

• Grade 1 and Grade 2 level
• 47 exercises (including tone development) and studies
• 58 pieces (including 14 extended pieces)
• More advanced rhythms including dotted quavers and syncopated rhythms
• Time signatures 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, C, and 6/8
• Pitch range from D below staff to F above staff
• Scales - C major, G major, F major, D major, Bb major, A minor, E minor, D minor, B minor, G minor (all harmonic and melodic), F chromatic, D chromatic
• Introduction of dynamics, accent, fermata, tempo markings, 1st and 2nd time endings, D.C. al Fine, trills

About the series: The Young Flute Player Collection

The Young Flute Player collection has EVERYTHING you need to start playing flute!

All books follow a progressive learning structure, and contain technical exercises, performance pieces, fingering charts and more. Book 1 is designed to be a simple introduction to the basics of playing a flute, with Book 2 subsequently developing skills until the end of 2nd grade. Book 3 is the Teacher’s Book of piano accompaniment and duets, whilst Book 4 and Book 5 complement the tutor books with colour coded duets and trios, establishing ensemble playing skills. Book 6 is a tutor book for adult learners and teenage learners.