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.

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! '

A TECHNIQUE BUILDING program for any band bull; Also for INDIVIDUAL STUDY or small groups bull; BOOK 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 beginning band system FEATURES: KEY CENTERED SYSTEM bull; 9 Major and Related Minor Keys bull; Scales, Etudes

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.

(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.

(Essential Elements). (Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000) A technique-building program for any band, Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or small group study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features: Key-Centered System * Nine major and related minor keys * Scales, etudes, short chorales, and music technique exercises Individual Instrument Studies * Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument * Professionally recorded accompaniments (not synthesized) Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders, Rhythm Pages, Jazz Style and Improvisation, Full Chorales, Rubank Scales and Arpeggios Integrated History, Theory and Creativity More Great Music Classical, world music, folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for many of the exercises *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

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 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.

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

(Essential Elements Band Folios). Includes: Let's Rock, Majestic March, When The Saints Go Marching In, Mickey Mouse March, Power Rock, Farandole, Jus' Plain Blues, My Heart Will Go On, Rainbow Connection, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Drums of Corona, Laredo (Concert March), Pomp and Circumstance, Stratford March and Do-Re-Mi.