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A Flute method is a type of specific textbook-style pedagogy for learning to play the flute. It often contains fingering charts, scales, exercises, and occasionally etudes. These exercises are often presented in different keys in ascending order to aid in difficulty, known as methodical progression, or to focus on isolated aspects like fluency, rhythm, dynamics, and articulation. Duets or recital pieces may with accompaniment are often included as well for students to perform. Classical literature of this nature differs from etude books in that the former is meant as a linear course for a student to follow with consistent guidance, whereas volumes of etudes could be argued to be not as comprehensive.
As typical instrumental methods are meant to function as textbooks that supporting a private teacher rather than to facilitate self-teaching, and thus usually includes no basic or special playing techniques are covered in any depth. Detailed instructions in this respect are only found in special, autodidactical methods.
Some methods are specially tailored for students on certain skill levels, which is in contrast to a complete method, sometimes in multiple volumes, meant to accompany the student until he or she becomes an advanced player.
Methods of certain authors or editors have achieved the status of standard works and are published or reissued by different publishing companies in new layouts or arrangements. The Suzuki Method, originally written to teach violin, is one of the most widely used method books.