This five-volume graded anthology for playersof the modern flute, acts as an introduction to the flute music of the early and mid-eighteenth century. Much useful information for flute players is included, such as ornamental realizations, breathing sugges tions and advice on tonguing. Notes accompanying each piece introduce the composers and often advise on dynamics and speeds. A separate figured continu part allows the bass line to be doubled by a string player or for keyboard players to improvise their o wn accompaniment.