Hi everyone,
In todays post I'm going to talk about the Woodwind Method by Boosey & Hawkes.
The Boosey and Hawkes Woodwind Method is split up across two books. The first book has 8 stages, while the second book has 6 stages. Both books also come with CDs.
Book One starts off by introducing you to understanding the basics of the flute such as putting your flute together, holding the flute, breathing and tonguing; as well as trying to produce a sound out of the flute.
Throughout each stage you will get introduced to new notes, along with rhythm exercises using your flute. The rhythm exercises focus on different note lengths using the notes that you have been introduced to. There's also short pieces and games throughout each stage, and games just add a little fun and interaction with your flute teacher while at the same time helping you to develop your aural skills. The echo games look really fun to do, and they give you a few different options on how you can play these echo games.
Book two has a similar feel to the first book, it's just a little harder. Both of these books are broken down into 'bite size' chunks throughout each of the stages to make it easier for the learner to digest.
The downside I have found is that this series does not include any scales and arpeggios, and I have double checked both books to make sure that I hadn't missed them. The only way I can think to get around this is to introduce scales and arpeggios book from a recommended exam board, or to work this method alongside another method book such as 'Learn as You Play' or 'A New Tune a Day'. This is also the first tutor series that I have come across that doesn't include scales and arpeggios, as these form part of learning a musical instrument.
It's a nice method of learning to play the flute, and its also a different way of learning to play your flute as its very interactive between the tutor and the student. But, I'm not too sure if I would recommend this method as a stand alone flute method due to the fact that there's no mention of scales and arpeggios in either book; but I could recommend it as method for additional material and the games to help your students develop their aural skills.
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