Shim, M :: Scale Studies for Beginner and Intermediate Flutists

Not just another set of up and down scales written out, this book is a collection of scale exercises arranged in a progressive manner so the the flutist will gain facility as well as tonal familiarity in each key.

This book features:

• Each major scale paired with its relative minor scales (natural, harmonic and melodic) throughout.
• Starts with the limited range of C1 to F3 and gradually introduces new notes so that the student can gain profiency in all registers, including being able to play a 3-octave chromatic scale from C1 to C4.
• Metronome use and keeping a steady pulse is emphasized by requiring the flutist to write down his/her metronome marking for each exercise in the space provided.
• A variety of exercises in different meters, rhythms and articulation are used throughout the book to prevent boredom.
• A thorough review of all major and minor scales is organized chromatically: starting with C major and its parallel minor, C minor.
• Flutists are introduced to low B and C#4 and D4. A basic fingering chart is included to assist in learning the higher notes.
• This book is not just another set of up and down scales written out. The exercises are arranged in a progressive manner so that the flutist will gain facility as well as tonal familiarity in each key.
• Prepares flutists for daily scale study books such as 17 Daily Exercises by Taffanel and Gaubert or Complete Daily Exercises by Trevor Wye.