I supposedly had these up, but somewhere along the line (changing Content Management system, moving computers), they got dropped off the site. Well, no more. Giant Steps. Transposed out for Flute and Alto flute. Go and hurt yourself. [Continue]

This is great www find if I do say so. Joachim Andersen Works for free. Including his excellent 24 etudes book. Now, they are scans, and not as good as the print version (I own the 24 Etudes book), but…the price is right. Check it out [Continue]

Hi all,          just thought I’d let you know that as of today my site has moved to a new provider with web address: http://www.john-devitt.com  The Harold McNair transcriptions and MIDI files are still available as free downloads, with the last addition being a transcription of his “The Cottage”. Hope you find these [Continue]

I have updated the II-V-I patterns yet again. I consolidated some of the other patterns I had (like the Ray Brown ones). There are now 286 pages (or 286 4 bar patterns) to enjoy. Also gone is the Jazz Font in favor of a more clean, professional look using Bill Duncan’s Fonts for Finale. These [Continue]

II-V-I Patterns. Essential for any developing jazz musician. These are designed for the Jamey Aebersold Vol. 3 play-along.   [Continue]

Inspired by Dann Zinn, professor at Cal State Hayward. When Dan took over saxophone at CSUH, he jotted down on a piece of paper what he wanted me to practice, and this is the result. I liked the ideas in there so much I did it for flute as well.Starts off with chromatic scale, followed [Continue]

As the name suggests, exercises for flexibility of the embrochure. [Continue]

Exercises for building overtone playing ability. [Continue]