Staff Pick
“An iconic workbook”
This classic scale book really packs a punch. All twenty four keys are covered and each is developed progressively. The first exercise covers five notes with a two octave range. this is followed by the two-octave scale, then an arpeggio exercise and finally the five note exercise using the complete range of the flute. For some keys there are also suggestions for extra practice of particularly tricky fingerings. Everything is printed in quavers which always looks easier, and with the addition of dominant and diminished sevenths, chromatic exercises and alternative rhythm suggestions, this presents a comprehensive scale workout that goes beyond the 'scales for exams' remit. It's an iconic book for a very good reason!
From the Publisher
The object of this book is to help the pupil to achieve a well developed sound, with equality of tone and fingering over the range of the flute from low C to high B. It is not within the scope or aim of this work to familiarise the pupil with the extreme high notes. It is intended to provide a good foundation.
Ways of working in detail are obviously at the discretion of the pupil, preferably guided by a good teacher. My hope is that this book may help anybody who uses it to enjoy playing scales as music, by developing a beautiful sound.
Simon Hunt studied with Geoffrey Gilbert, Jean-Pierre Rampal and William Bennett. His early career ranged from commercial theatre to opera and ballet. Many years of teaching led to the writing of pedagogical material for young musicians and the formation of his publishing companies, Pan Educational Music and then Hunt Edition.
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
Publisher: Pan Educational Music
Publisher's reference: PEM30
Our Stock Code: 1011500
Media Type: Paperback (28 pages [score])
