Fun with Fundamentals


Book Description

Fun with Fundamentals is a supplementary band book based primarily on scales, technic studies, and "companion etudes" (duets) using the keys and fundamentals of instrumental playing encountered at the elementary level. The primary purpose of this book is to develop fluency of technic, accurate counting, musical style, and self-assurance through the use of additional practice material presented in a manner which should prove to be interesting, enjoyable, and highly profitable to the young player.




The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon


Book Description

(Instructional). New edition with spiral binding For well over a century, students all over the world have learned to play the bassoon using Julius Weissenborn's Practical Bassoon Method . At long last, The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon presents the complete 1887 publication in an updated, user-friendly version. With over 50 photographs, modern fingering charts, and in-depth instruction on performance basics, instrument care, and reeds, The New Weissenborn Method is a must-have for all bassoon students. Features: * Carefully researched and edited from the original 1887 edition * All lessons and exercises re-engraved * New notes, techniques and terminology introduced before each lesson * Weissenborn's original sections on tenor clef and the "speaker" keys restored and expanded * Original ornamentation chapter restored with added modern performance practices * Supplementary scale exercises now include all major and minor keys







Advanced Fun with Fundamentals


Book Description

Advanced Fun with Fundamentals is a supplementary technic book dealing with scales, technic studies, theory, rhythms, embellishments, transposition, and various other fundamentals of band playing encountered at the intermediate and more difficult levels. The primary purpose of this book is to further the development of the band student's technical fluency, counting accuracy, musical style and understanding through the use of practice material presented in a manner which should prove to be interesting, enjoyable, and of great help in achieving all-around musicianship.










Blue Moon Bassoon


Book Description

The Blue Moon Bassoon Songbook is a collection of diverse folk and classical melodies arranged for bassoon. With a wide variety of styles and familiar pieces, this book will take the beginning bassoonist from their first notes to their first orchestral excerpts. Arranged and designed by a professional bassoonist, each chapter builds essential techniques with tips and tricks throughout.




Advanced Fun with Fundamentals for Trombone


Book Description

Advanced Fun with Fundamentals is a supplementary technic book dealing with scales, technic studies, theory, rhythms, embellishments, transposition, and various other fundamentals of band playing encountered at the intermediate and more difficult levels. The primary purpose of this book is to further the development of the band student's technical fluency, counting accuracy, musical style and understanding through the use of practice material presented in a manner which should prove to be interesting, enjoyable, and of great help in achieving all-around musicianship.




First Division Band Method, Part 1 for Bassoon


Book Description

The time-honored First Division Band Method retains the same pedagogically-sound sequence of learning that has taught over 12 million students the fundamentals of learning to play a band instrument.




Advanced Fun with Fundamentals for Bass (Tuba)


Book Description

Advanced Fun with Fundamentals is a supplementary technic book dealing with scales, technic studies, theory, rhythms, embellishments, transposition, and various other fundamentals of band playing encountered at the intermediate and more difficult levels. The primary purpose of this book is to further the development of the band student's technical fluency, counting accuracy, musical style and understanding through the use of practice material presented in a manner which should prove to be interesting, enjoyable, and of great help in achieving all-around musicianship.