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Essential Elements 2000: Book 1 (Flute)

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This book was purchased solely on the basis that it was the one the band teacher at my daughter's school is using. However, being of a musical background myself, I can tell you with some authority that this book (and perhaps the whole series) is exactly what suited my 11-year-old's ability and enjoyment level. It is written in an easy to understand way and the companion CDs make learing a true pleasure. A very worthwhile purchase. Please take note, if you do not have any musical background yourself, this may be a bit difficult for you to teach your own child. I would not recommend this book for a "do-it-yourselfer". Thanks for listening.

The "Essential Elements 2000: A Comprehensive Band Method" is a great book for a young person who is learning an instrument for the first time. There is a fingering chart in the back of the book to make looking up fingerings quick and easy. The book starts off very basic with the parts of the instrument. The easiest notes to play and finger are presented first with exercises to practice them. This book comes with a play-along CD. This CD includes all solo exercises.

Hal Leonard also offers (though not through Amazon) band sets for band directors. They are simple arrangements of music that correlate with the book. They are great for the first concert.

There is an older version of this book called "Essential Elements: A Comprehensive Band Method". The book is purple and has many of the same features as this one, but the CDs have to purchased separately.

Updated review: It is good for the price. But I am a little disappointed that the music in DVD/CD is for companion only so I can't tell if I play flute right or not. I am self-starter without much music background.

Orignial: I have read some books for flutes with good reviews, this is the best for the price, it has nothing of fluff, color, clip art, and facts not specific to flute. Make sure you buy the book1 which includes the very good DVD, I haven't tried the CD yet. My 9-year-old son and I both are beginners, my son will learn from a good teacher, I think I can just learn from this book for a while as a good start.

We bought this book for our 11-year-old daughter. She plays piano and is now learning flute, her brother (13) plays clarinet for the high school band. The band teacher also agreed on the quality of the book and CD. We all agreed, this book is a good help because it can be read and understood by children as young as 10 year old. Offers easy to understand ways and the companion CD makes learning a pleasure. Living in a small southern town, our children enjoy spending their time learning music. Gurley Community & Town History http://gurleyalabama.contactez.net

This book was needed for my son's music class. It came quickly and was not over packed. I appreciate the correct labeling and the picture that was supplied so that I did not end up having to overpay for this product as the teacher seemed to want.

Great product. My daughter needed it for school, seller shipped it right away and I got it in time. I am very happy. :-)

Got my item in less time than expected and it was in excellent condition. I will definitely be coming back as my son needs. Thank you.

Item came as described, brand new. My daughter uses her flute book everyday. Thank you!

Was exactly as presented on Amazon. Came in a timely manner.

this music book was bought for my 11 year old who is starting middle school in August, and is joining the school band playing the flute...