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(EE2000). Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much, much more, all on CD-ROM. Features: - Same great Essential Elements 2000 method! - 15-minute video/"super lesson" for learning the basics - Play-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument) - Tempo Adjustment Software - Duets and Trios - Music Listening Library - SmartMusic Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice, record, and email a performance with on-screen assessment *mp3 files will play on most current CD or DVD players Authors: Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom C. Rhodes, Don Bierschenk

These piano accompaniments can provide helpful guidance for teaching beginning instrumentalists. The format includes a cue line to provide the director or pianist with a visual guide of the student melody part. There is no CD included with this product; this is available with the teacher and student books.

Essential Elements is a comprehensive method for beginning band musicians and can be used with full band, like-instrument classes, or individuals.

(Ocarina). One-of-a-kind collection of accessible, must-know favorites from the Beatles to Adele, folk songs, to movie soundtracks, and more! Songs include: Fight Song * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Hallelujah * Just the Way You Are * Let It Be * Let It Go * Roar * Rolling in the Deep * Satin Doll * Shake It Off * Stand by Me * Summertime * Take Me Home, Country Roads * Uptown Funk * Yesterday * and more.

Book 2 features: * CD with more great play-along tracks, covering Exercises 1-55 and Individual Studies (pages 38-41) * Book 1 review section * Rhythm Raps * Daily Warm-ups * Theory * History * Multicultural Music * Creativity and Assessment * Sight-reading and Improvisation * Etudes created specifically for each instrument, demonstrated by a professional soloist * Rubank Studies and Solo - designed for each instrument from the very best of student etude and solo literature * 12 full band arrangements, including a planned concert * and more! '

Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.

(Essential Elements for Band). (Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 ) Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) , the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: * Enhanced Learning System * Optimum Reinforced Learning * Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum & Creativity * Daily Warm-ups & Rubank Studies * 12 Full Band Arrangements * Rhythm Studies Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM* * Start-up video Learn the basics * Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individual instrument * Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends * Music listening library Hear great pieces for band! * Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM.

The book that started the Essential Elements Band Method features music history right in the book, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent letter, quizzes, and a rhythm-based sequence. Effective pedagogy, a logical sequence of skills, innovative parental communication tools, multicultural songs, duets and full band arrangements, and much more, create a method designed to help kids succeed.

(Essential Elements for Strings). These piano accompaniments can provide helpful guidance for teaching beginning instrumentalists. The format includes a cue line to provide the director or pianist with a visual guide of the student melody part. NOTE: The discs/media available with the teacher and student books are not included in this product.

Discover The Secret To Coaxing Divine Sounds Out Of Your Trumpet With This Definitive Guide To Mastering The Trumpet! The trumpet is not an easy instrument to learn, and with good reason. Trumpets are LOUD, and any mistakes are easily noticed by listeners or audiences, fingering techniques are much more complex since you have to produce a variety of tones with just three keys, and you have to in control of your breathing at all times. It's an exhausting exercise and enough to drive a learner to frustration. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this beginner-friendly guide, you're going to be shown everything you need to know to play the trumpet perfectly with correct form. With instructions ranging from understanding music notes and rhythm to caring for your instrument, this guide will slowly but surely restore your confidence in your ability to eventually master this instrument. Here's what you're going to learn in How to Play the Trumpet A brief introduction to the trumpet complete with an intriguing history, the trumpet parts and what they do Expert tips to tune your trumpet like a pro How to effectively care for your instrument and the six essential cleaning tools and products you absolutely need to have How to select the right trumpet for you without spending thousands of dollars A crash guide to get started with, and understand music notes and rhythm Step-By-Step instructions to playing your very first notes with posture advice, fingering techniques, your "embouchure" and more Trumpet do's and don'ts you need to be aware of ...and tons more! Even if you've never played a note in your entire life, or have struggled to learn how to play the trumpet without making much headway in the past, this guide will get you started on the way to mastering the art of playing the trumpet and producing a clean and melodious sound you can be proud of and please your audience! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to buy now!