| Introduction | ix |
| Introduction to the New Edition | xxxv |
| Introduction to the Reissue | xxxix |
| Preface to the Translation | xliii |
| Essay of a Method for Playing the Transverse Flute | 1 |
| Dedication | 3 |
| Preface | 7 |
| Introduction. Of the Qualities Required of Those Who Would Dedicate Themselves to Music | 11 |
| I. | Short History and Description of the Transverse Flute | 29 |
| II. | Of Holding the Flute, and Placing the Fingers | 36 |
| III. | Of the Fingering or Application, and the Gamut or Scale of the Flute | 39 |
| IV. | Of the Embouchure | 49 |
| V. | Of Notes, their Values, Metre, Rests, and Other Musical Signs | 60 |
| VI. | Of the Use of the Tongue in Blowing upon the Flute | 71 |
| Section I | Of the Use of the Tongue with the Syllable ti or di | 71 |
| Section II | Of the Use of the Tongue with the Word tiri | 76 |
| Section III | Of the Use of the Tongue with the Word did'll, or the so-called Double Tongue | 79 |
| Supplement: Several Remarks for the Use of the Oboe and Bassoon | 85 |
| VII. | Of Taking Breath, in the Practice of the Flute | 87 |
| VIII. | Of the Appoggiaturas, and the Little Essential Graces Related to Them | 91 |
| IX. | Of Shakes | 101 |
| X. | What a Beginner Must Observe in His Independent Practice | 109 |
| XI. | Of Good Execution in General in Singing and Playing | 119 |
| XII. | Of the Manner of Playing the Allegro | 129 |
| XIII. | Of Extempore Variations on Simple Intervals | 136 |
| XIV. | Of the Manner of Playing the Adagio | 162 |
| XV. | Of Cadenzas | 179 |
| XVI. | What a Flautist Must Observe if he Plays in Public Concerts | 196 |
| XVII. | Of the Duties of Those Who Accompany or Execute the Accompanying or Ripieno Parts Associated with a Concertante Part | 205 |
| Section I | Of the Qualities of a Leader of an Orchestra | 206 |
| Section II | Of the Ripieno Violinists in Particular | 215 |
| Section III | Of the Violist in Particular | 237 |
| Section IV | Of the Violoncellist in Particular | 241 |
| Section V | Of the Double Bass Player in Particular | 246 |
| Section VI | Of the Keyboard Player in Particular | 250 |
| Section VII | Of the Duties That All Accompanying Instrumentalists in General Must Observe | 266 |
| XVIII. | How a Musician and a Musical Composition Are to Be Judged | 295 |
| Bibliography | 345 |
| Appendix | 354 |
| Bibliography II | 377 |
| Bibliography III | 383 |
| Index of the Most Important Matters | 395 |
