<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Play the flute as a solo or ensemble instrument</li> <li>Perform a variety of musical styles</li> <li>Clean and care for your flute</li> <li>Play along with the audio samples on CD</li> </ul> <p><b>The fast and easy way to learn flute! </b> <p>Whether you've never touched a flute or want to dust yours off and start playing again, this friendly, easy-to-follow guide walks you through everything you need to know to prepare for and play the flute, from buying your first instrument to playing, practicing, and caring for a flute. <ul> <li><b>So you want to play the flute</b> get the basics on this popular woodwind instrument, appreciate its great legacy, and receive expert tips on what you need to know before you begin playing</li> <li><b>Flute 101</b> discover the anatomy of a flute, get advice on what to look for when buying or renting a flute, and learn to read music notation</li> <li><b>Playing your first notes</b> start making beautiful music with helpful descriptions, illustrations, and exercises incorporating the first octave on the flute</li> <li><b>Making those high flutin' sounds</b> move on to more advanced notes using the second octave and practice along with melodies </li> <li><b>Playing in perfect harmony</b> fine-tune your sound, add vibrato, and make your third octave notes sing </li> </ul> <p><b>Bonus CD Includes</b> <p>Flute and keyboard tracks for you to reference and play along with<br/> Samples demonstrating correct tempo, rhythm, and notes<br/> Individual note tracks so that you can compare your pitch and play correctly, right from the start <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>Hands-on exercises, practice lessons, and examples</li> <li>Tips on posture and breathing</li> <li>The right way to position your hands and fingers</li> <li>Warm-ups, scales, and studies to hone your skills</li> <li>Techniques to correct out-of-tune notes</li> <li>When and how to find a flute teacher</li> <li>Advice on repairing and maintaining a flute</li> <li>Suggestions for building your repertoire</li> </ul>