The volumes of this series are designed to meet the needs of candidates preparing for Associated Board examinations and to provide support for woodwind teachers.  Each volume prints all the scales and arpeggios for Grades 1-8 for that instrument and an accompanying table sets out clearly the requirements by grade.  Recommended speeds are also printed and helpful notes are given on the various forms of articulation required.

A key feature of the series is the assistance it gives in laying the foundations of a secure technique.  Each volume contains a diagram of the instrument illustrating the essential key-work and a comprehensive fingering chart including the more usual and acceptable alternatives.  In addition, with specialist input, a highly experienced teacher has contributed notes on good fingering and other aspects of technique, and the manual gives brief hints alongside certain of the scales and arpeggios to reinforce important points.  in this way the student will be encouraged to learn their scales and arpeggios thoroughly and non-specialist teachers will find much invaluable assistance given in support of their work.