O223 - Foundation to Flute Playing - An Elementary Method

I have been using this book in my teaching for over 10 years. If followed Lesson by Lesson and not skipped around on it gives an exceptional workout for the student. Each lesson works on the topic at hand using various finger patterns and techniques to enable the student to attain the skills needed to complete the lesson and become a better player. It is not really geared toward the younger players but is for someone who has had 1-2 years of band in school. It mainly focuses on sharp keys,where most band methods only touch on these. However, flat keys are also used throughout the book. The book progresses from medium easy to very difficult and my students who work diligently in this book are usually in the top three chairs of their band program.An excellent teaching method.

Excellent book as an adjunct to another method book. I use Rubank

Bought for my 7th grader beginning private flute lessons, as this is one of the books she requires. A year later, still using the book & progressing well. :)

I use this book with my more advanced students and it moves at a faster pace than most methods. It gives them a great challenge.

This top rated by my teacher and I would agree. My only regret is that it is so focused on classical music so there is nothing to play that sounds familiar.

This was recommended by my instructor and it is fantastic for someone experinced in reading music and learning a new instrument. An effective blend of technique "drills" and challeging short pieces.

This was the book that I was giving 40 years ago and now I use it for my flute students. Excellent book with great progression for learning.

I bought it used and it exceeded my expectations.The product itself it's very useful for flute learning. Recommended,