Preparatory - Creative Learning on Flute is for the 5 and 6 year olds. The flute in particular has a number of advantages in its favour. It is one of the oldest woodwind instruments, and has existed for hundreds of years. Its development therefore, has cultivated to its finest form and exists in alto and bass forms also, as well as being related closely to the piccolo. It is popular and so long as the pupil can grasp the concept of its embouchure , a good sound is possible almost immediately. The notes are the same as the recorder - possibly the first instrument that is taught during childhood and therefore they can identify with this as the fingering is the same.