INTRODUCTION

Progressive Beginner Flute assumes you have no prior knowledge of music or playing the flute. This book will show you the basics of flute playing and reading music. The book is suitable for anyone who wants to learn to play the flute. No previous musical knowledge or experience is necessary. Each new note and technique is introduced separately and all examples sound great and are fun to play.

The book also features a chart listing all fingerings for the flute. All flute players should know all of the information contained in this book. On completion of the book, you will be ready to begin improvising and playing with other musicians and will already be able to play many tunes and be making great sounds.

The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with:

• Buying sheet music and song books of your favorite recording artists and learning to play their songs. By learning songs, you will begin to build a repertoire and always have something to play for others.
• Practicing and playing with other musicians. You will be surprised how good a basic drums/bass/guitar/flute or drums/bass/keyboard/flute combination can sound even when playing easy music.
• Learning by listening to your favorite recordings. Start building a collection of albums of players you admire or wish to emulate. Try playing along with one of them for a short time each day.

Also in the early stages it is helpful to have the guidance of an experienced teacher. This will also help you keep to a schedule and obtain weekly goals. To help you develop a good sense of time it is recommended that you always practice with a metronome or drum machine.