Flute theory, method, instructions, and other flute exercises in a detailed instructional pack.
The Essential Elements for Band Flute Book 2 by Hal Leonard continues the beloved series that has introduced countless students to the joys of playing music. Building on foundations established in Book 1, this comprehensive resource provides engaging tools for developing skills and understanding theory. Now with the EEi (Essential Elements Interactive) program, traditional education fuses with digital enhancements for an unparalleled learning experience. For decades, the Essential Elements method has endured as a popular gateway into playing flute and other wind instruments—and with good reason.
My EE Library offers play-along tracks and more
Within My EE Library, students gain access to recordings for all exercises in multiple parts. A review section covers Book 1 elements, enabling new flutists to quickly catch up or current students to refresh their memory. Warm-ups, theory lessons, music from other cultures, creative activities and assessments provide a wealth of supplemental materials for bolstering musical understanding.Targeted studies focus on key skills
Two pages of customized études hone specific techniques for flute, demonstrated by a professional soloist in the online audio. classical-style piano accompaniments are also included. These focused studies strengthen and expand on concepts from Book 2, preparing students for their musical journey ahead.Essential Elements Interactive
Essential Elements now includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource. EEi introduces the first-ever, easy set of technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment, and communication... ideal for teaching today's beginning band and string students, both in the classroom and at home. In addition to familiar songs and original exercises, Book 2 features selections from the highly regarded Rubank series of method books as well as a Rubank solo with piano accompaniment for each instrument. Online audio presents a professional soloist performing each piece with accompaniment. These additions allow flutists to connect new skills to renowned literature.Conductor and percussion books complete the set
A concise conductor book with large, clear charts makes leading an ensemble using Essential Elements for Band as straightforward as possible. Combined percussion books cover both drum and keyboard parts. With progress and practice charts, fingering diagrams and other useful tools, the Essential Elements for Band series provides educators and students with a complete set for learning and growth.Specifications
- ISBN: 9780634012853
- 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