A First Book of Music for the Flute with Downloadable MP3s

This original collection of more than thirty pieces for beginning flutists includes traditional airs such as Scarborough Fair, Ode to Joy, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and other classical favorites. In addition to selections from the standard flute repertoire, this volume offers Spanish songs and ragtime melodies. A free MP3 download is available for each tune, offering students the chance to familiarize themselves with the featured melodies, which include:

Traditional/Favorites: Scarborough Fair, St. James Infirmary

Classical Favorites: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Rossini's William Tell Overture, March from The Nutcracker

Repertoire specific to the instrument: Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 2

Latin Selections: La Cumparsita, Tango de Reve

Jazz/Ragtime: The Entertainer, St. Louis Blues

Suitable for beginning players of all ages, this collection is also ideal for those wishing to refresh their skills.