Flute Sight-Reading 1

Description

Flute Sight-Reading 1 aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. Sight-reading in some form should become a regular part of a student's routine each time they get out the flute, and this book aims to establish the habit early in a student's learning process.

There are 8 sections, which in a logical sequence gradually introduce new notes, rhythms, articulations, dynamics and Italian terms - much as you would find in a beginner's flute method. The emphasis is on providing idiomatic tunes and structures rather than sterile sight-reading exercises. Each section contains several solo examples, beginning with only three notes, and concludes with duets and accompanied pieces, allowing the student to gain experience of sight-reading within the context of ensemble playing.

To the Pupil: Why sight-reading?

• Section 1: Notes G, A, B
• Section 2: Notes G to C; slurs and quavers
• Section 3: Introducing F and Bb
• Section 4: Notes F to D, with F# and Bb
• Section 5: Extending the range to top A
• Section 6: Introducing compound time
• Section 7: Increasing range: Low Eb/D# up to high Bb/B
• Section 8: Semiquavers in simple and compound times
• Glossary