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(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 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* (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 for Band - Book 1 with EEi: Percussion/Keyboard Percussion (Percussion Book 1) is a comprehensive instructional method for beginning percussionists. Written by a team of experienced educators and musicians, this book provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of percussion playing, including basic technique, rhythm reading, and mallet technique.

The book is divided into three main sections:

1. Fundamentals: This section introduces the basic rudiments of percussion playing, including hand position, grip, and sticking technique. It also covers basic rhythm reading and counting.
2. Technique: This section focuses on developing proper mallet technique, including hand position, wrist action, and finger control. It also covers a variety of rudiments, rolls, and flams.
3. Music: This section features a variety of musical selections that allow students to apply the skills they have learned in the previous sections. The music includes a mix of traditional band literature, popular songs, and original compositions.

Essential Elements for Band - Book 1 with EEi: Percussion/Keyboard Percussion is an excellent resource for beginning percussionists of all ages. The book's clear and concise instruction, coupled with its engaging and motivating musical selections, make it a valuable tool for any music educator.