French flautist Marcel Moyse (1889-1984) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a renowned performer on the instrument. He was also responsible for training a brilliant generation of Flute players and his experiences and expertise combined have informed his adaption of Berbiguier's Grandes Études Caracteristiques. With notes in French English German and Japanese Moyse's revisions to the studies are made accessible and versatile. Focus is given to fingering phrasing tempo breath control articulation intervals range and ornamentation amongst other musical aspects.Berbiguier's Grandes Études Caracteristiques for Flute is essential to the technical progress of advanced flautists.