Download or read book Practical Studies for Flute, Book 1 written by Ralph R. Guenther and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 1999-10-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exercises and studies in this book are written to supplement and augment the numerous elementary method books available. The preliminary exercises stress the fundamentals of scales, chords, and intervals in the various keys. The importance of these fundamental exercises must be recognized as the foundation of fine playing. The etudes develop style, tone, and interpretation. Some of these studies are designed to be played by a group, or in a sectional rehearsal, if desired. Careful attention to correct fingerings, rhythms, and phrasing in these and other studies will result in musically satisfying performance. This book will be found to be useful for individual and class instruction.