Clarinet theory, method, and Bb clarinet exercises in a detailed instructional pack.
The Essential Elements for Band - Bb Clarinet Book 2 is the next step for beginner clarinetists seeking to strengthen their musical foundations. Building on Book 1, this instructional text reinforces core skills through familiar songs and engaging exercises designed for unison learning. Now with Essential Elements Interactive (EEI), an unparalleled set of online tools, students can enjoy a modern approach to education with access to teaching, learning and assessment resources for home and the classroom. For decades, the Essential Elements series has empowered new musicians to achieve their potential and this Bb clarinet method book is no exception.
Master Fundamentals Through Memorable Melodies
Essential Elements Book 2 pairs time-tested teaching techniques with amusing songs and exercises students know and love. By practicing familiar favorites, beginners build fluency in skills like breath control, fingerings and rhythm at their own pace. This combination of entertainment and education inspires students to practice, accelerating their growth as musicians.Interactive Online Content Enhances Traditional Instruction
With EEI, Essential Elements Book 2 enters an exciting new era of music education. Students gain access to an online classroom with tools for teaching, learning, communication and assessment. Teachers can build custom assignments, monitor progress remotely and connect with students outside the classroom. For students, EEI means interactive resources for practice, games to build skills and a digital means of collaborating with instructors and peers.A Trusted Method for Developing Total Musicianship
Essential Elements has guided beginners to advanced musicianship for generations. This Bb clarinet method book continues that tradition, cultivating abilities like tone production, technique, music theory and improvisation. Students develop an ear for pitch, an understanding of rhythm and dexterity through a blend of exercises and performance pieces. With the fundamentals of Book 1 reinforced here, musicians gain independence and confidence to continue their musical journey.Specifications
- ISBN: 9780634012884
- Width: 9.0"
- Length: 12.0"
- 48 pages
Features
Each Book Includes My EE Library
- Play-along Tracks for All Exercises
- 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
- Includes rhythm raps, daily warm-ups, theory, history, multi-cultural music, creativity and assessment
- Introduces sight-reading and improvisation
- 2 pages of special etudes that teach specific skills, appropriate for each instrument
- Demonstrated by a professional soloist on Online Audio
- Classical style piano accompaniments on Online Audio
- Expands and strengthens concepts taught within Book 2
- 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
- Online Audio features a professional soloist and accompaniment
- Combined percussion book (drums and keyboard)
- Large, clear fingering charts
- Progress and practice charts
- Concise, easy to use conductor book