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Advanced Method
Sits above the elementary and intermediate levels in this series — assumes you already read and finger fluently.
Product detailSKU #1275425409902
Hal LeonardRubank Advanced Method for Flute Vol. 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A flute study book for players past the beginner stage. Etudes and exercises, not songs — used mostly under a teacher or in school band programs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flute students moving beyond a first-year band book
- Private lesson work where a teacher assigns weekly studies
- Building tone, scales and articulation between repertoire pieces
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time flute players who have never produced a tone
- Players wanting recognizable tunes rather than exercises
- Anyone learning alone with no one to check embouchure
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.
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Vol. 1
The entry point within the advanced level, not the first flute book you should own.
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Study method, not repertoire
Content is graded exercises and etudes; you practice from it rather than perform it.
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Single-instrument edition
Written for flute specifically — fingerings and range are not transferable from a clarinet or sax edition.
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$9.99
Standard method-book pricing; cheap enough to replace when a school copy walks off.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Print book only — no audio, play-along or piano accompaniment included.
- 02Confirm you want Vol. 1; the series continues into later volumes.
- 03Paper covers wear fast in a gig bag — a folder helps.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a teacher for this?
It works best with one. The book grades the material but can't correct embouchure, air support or posture, which is where most flute problems start.
02Is there a Volume 2?
The Rubank Advanced Method continues past Vol. 1, so plan on moving up once you've worked through this one.
03Does it include a CD or backing tracks?
No. This is a printed exercise book with no audio.
04Will this work for piccolo?
It's written as a flute edition. Piccolo players read the same fingerings, but the range and tone demands are different.
