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Here is a list of regularly assigned materials for various student levels.  Your instructor will recommend the books that are best for you.  You can purchase these locally at Musical Innovations or order them online by simply clicking on the item.

Korg TM-50 Combo Tuner/Metronome
The Korg TM-50 allows you to use the tuner and metronome simultaneously. Since this single unit is all you need for both pitch and rhythm training, it has become a favorite lesson tool for brass bands as well as many other types of musicians. The TM-50 is the latest model, featuring a two-level backlight that enhances the visibility of the LCD display. It uses a newly designed needle-style LCD for excellent response, and even greater tuning accuracy. In a first for this series, the entry-level model provides the Sound Back function that allows the speaker to generate the reference tone that's closest to the input sound, giving you a great way to develop and refine your sense of accurate pitch.
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Beginning Flutists:

Winning Rhythms is an indispensable tool for teaching students rhythm (the backbone of music) and sight reading.  This easy-to-use guide is one often assigned to students with limited musical background or beginning band.  Below:

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Winning Rhythms Composed by Edward Ayola. For orchestra. Instructional. Intermediate. Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.W6).

The Rubank Method is a trade standard.  I'm finding it helpful and challenging for beginning band students because it teaches them more advanced material using notes in the same register as the ones they play in band class.  Below:

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Rubank Elementary Method - Flute Piccolo Edited by A. C. Peterson. For Piccolo. Concert Band Method. Elementary Method. Instructional and Studies. Instructional book. Illustrations and fingerings. 48 pages. Rubank Publications #RUBL38. Published by Rubank Publications (HL.4470040).

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I like Trevor Wye's beginning flute book for those who have the benefit of starting lessons before they enter band.  It teaches beautiful tone in the lower register, and many scales and patterns that band students won't see for several years.  Below:

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Beginner's Book for the Flute - Part One For Flute. Music Sales America. Softcover. 64 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV120584. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14003809).

This is the standard solo book for middle and high school.  The one below is the flute part without an accompaniment CD.  

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Concert and Contest Collections (solo C Flute) (Solo Book). For Flute. Concert Band Method. Solo Collection (Rubank). Classical. Grade 3-4. Instrumental solo book. 24 pages. Rubank Publications #RUBL145A. Published by Rubank Publications (HL.4471610).

Several of my students are enjoying this treasure trove of familiar songs from Disney movies.  Simplified versions have recognizable rhythms and notes that are usually within reach of first and second year students.  Below:

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The Big Book of Disney Songs (Flute). Composed by Various. For Flute. Instrumental Folio. Softcover. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842613).

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     ​If you want the added benefit of CD accompaniment with the Concert and Contest Collection, the link below will take you there!  The CD is totally optional with me, but some students enjoy playing along with the CD.

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Concert and Contest Collection for C Flute (Solo Book w/CD). Edited by H. Voxman. For Flute. Concert Band Method. Rubank Book/CD. Grade 3-4. Softcover with CD-ROM. 24 pages. Published by Rubank Publications (HL.4002506).

The following is a great book of progressive first repertoire pieces. It is within reach of most beginning to middle school level students.  Below:

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40 Little Pieces In Progressive Order For Flute & Piano. Arranged by Louis Moyse. Woodwind Method. Baroque and Classical Period. Set of performance parts (includes pull out part for flute). 52 pages. G. Schirmer #ED2262. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50329130).

Advancing Intermediate Flutists:

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Melodious and Progressive Studies Book 1 (from Andersen, Gariboldi, Köhler and Terschak). Arranged by Robert Cavally. For Flute. Woodwind Solos & Ensembles - Flute Studies. Robert Cavally Editions. From Andersen, Gariboldi, Koehler and Terschak. Instructional and Studies. Grade 2. Collection. 64 pages. Southern Music Company #B413. Published by Southern Music Company (HL.970024).

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Solos for the Flute Player (book and accompaniment CD). Composed by Various. Arranged by Louis Moyse. For Flute, Piano Accompaniment. Woodwind Solo. Book and accompaniment CD. 72 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50490430).

Serious and Advanced Flutists

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Trevor Wye Practice Book for the Flute (Volume 2 - Technique). For Flute. Music Sales America. Softcover. 44 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV120522. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14036436).

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17 Exercices Journaliers de Mecanisme Flute (17 Big Daily Finger Exercises for the Flute). Composed by Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) and Paul Taffanel (1844-1908). For flute. Etudes. Published by Alphonse Leduc (AH.AL17204).

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Exercices Journaliers - Flute Composed by Marcel Moyse. For flute. Published by Alphonse Leduc (AH.AL16638).

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De La Sonorite Art Et Technique Flute Composed by Marcel Moyse. For flute. Published by Alphonse Leduc (AH.AL18166).

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Twenty-Four Etudes for Flute, Op. 33 (For the Flute (in All the Major and Minor Keys)). Composed by Karl Joachim Andersen (1847-1909). For Flute. Solo part. Standard notation. Opus 33. 24 pages. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.O2984).

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Partita In A Minor For Solo Flute, BWV 1013 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Hans-Peter Schmitz. For flute (unaccompanied). This edition: Stapled, Urtext edition. Stapled. Urtext der Neuen Mozart-Ausgabe. Baroque. Difficulty: medium. Flute solo book. Introductory text. BWV 1013. 11 pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA5187).