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AlfredTreasury of Scales for Band and Orchestra C Flute (Piccolo)

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Alfred Treasury of Scales for Band and Orchestra C Flute (Piccolo)

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A scales reference book for flute and piccolo, part of a band and orchestra series. For students working on scale requirements or auditions.

Alfred Treasury of Scales for Band and Orchestra C Flute (Piccolo) product detail
Product studyAlfred Treasury of Scales for Band and Orchestra C Flute (Piccolo)

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Flute students drilling scales for chair auditions
  • Band programs standardizing scale material across sections
  • Daily warm-up material alongside a main method book

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Beginners who cannot yet read notes or hold a tone
  • Players wanting songs, etudes, or repertoire
  • Anyone needing recorded audio to play along with

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

C flute and piccolo edition

Written in the flute's key and range, so piccolo players read the same part an octave up.

Detail 02

Scales-only content

No tunes or etudes. This is drill material, meant to sit next to a method book, not replace it.

Detail 03

Band and orchestra series

Parallel editions exist for other instruments, so a full section or ensemble can drill from matching books.

Detail 04

Book only, no audio

Tempo and pitch reference come from a metronome and tuner, not a play-along track.

Detail 05

$5.99 price point

Cheap enough to buy for a whole section, which is how these are usually used.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01No flute, audio CD, or download card included
  2. 02A metronome and tuner do more for scale work than the book alone
  3. 03Confirm your director wants this series before buying for class

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can piccolo players use this?

Yes. Piccolo reads the same written part as C flute, just sounding an octave higher, so the book covers both.

02Does it include songs?

No. This is scale material. For tunes and etudes you need a separate method or repertoire book.

03Is there a version for other instruments?

The series covers band and orchestra instruments, so matching editions exist for other sections.

04Is it good for a first-year student?

It works once a student can read notes and produce a steady tone. Total beginners should start with a method book.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Red

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