The primary emphasis of this method book is developing the three essential concepts for learning to play the flute which are: 1) Learning the names of the notes on the music staff 2) Learning the value of the notes and how to count them and 3) Learn ing how to finger the notes on the flute. As new notes are introduced on the lines and spaces of the music staff the note n ame note value method of counting and fingering of the note on the flute is clearly illustrated.