Overview

A second helping of method, theory, and tips packed in a highly informative book and CD combo.

Essential Elements for Band Book 2 continues the EE learning system with a review of Book 1. Book 2 further develops performance skills through a variety of exercises and melodies, including a section of individual studies designed for each instrument.

Features

Each Book Includes My EE Library

• Play-along Tracks for All Exercises

Book 1 Review Section

• 3 opening pages that cover all Book 1 elements
• Great refresher to start the 2nd year
• Also works to quickly add new beginners or instrument switchers into the intermediate band
• Essential Elements Features Continued and Expanded
• Includes rhythm raps, daily warm-ups, theory, history, multi-cultural music, creativity and assessment
• Introduces sight-reading and improvisation

Individual Studies for Each Instrument

• 2 pages of special etudes that teach specific skills, appropriate for each instrument
• Demonstrated by a professional soloist on CD
• Classical style piano accompaniments on CD
• Expands and strengthens concepts taught within Book 2

Rubank Studies and a Solo for Each Instrument

• From the very best of student etude and solo literature
• Key, scale and chorale studies for full band
• Rubank solo with piano accompaniment included in each student book
• CD features a professional soloist and accompaniment

Other Essential Elements Features

• Combined percussion book (drums and keyboard)
• Large, clear fingering charts
• Progress and practice charts
• Concise, easy to use conductor book

These clarinet lessons will get you on the fast track to better musicianship. Put it in the cart!

SpecsEssential Elements for Band – Eb Alto Clarinet (Book 2 with EEi) Specifications:

• Width: 9.0″
• Length: 12.0″
• 48 pages