Excerpt - Back Cover: "... Filled with advice and inspiration , How to Play the Flute is the ideal book for beginners, teachers, and those polishing their skills. ..."
Excerpt - page 18: "... For the beginner, the extra length is probably not worth considering because of the extra expense (typically $100 to $200 on a student flute, $400 to $600 a profes- sional model). ..."