String Explorer, Book 2


Book Description

Welcome back, String Explorers! Your adventure of a lifetime continues as we begin Book 2! Together, we will explore even more wonderful music from the past and present, and melodies from around the world. We’ve already set sail aboard our noble schooner Musicianship, so get ready to encounter many new exciting challenges as we journey across the vast Sea of knowledge to reach our goal: the Lands of Golden Harmony!




String Explorer, Bk 2: Cello


Book Description

Welcome back, String Explorers! Your adventure of a lifetime continues as we begin Book 2! Together, we will explore even more wonderful music from the past and present, and melodies from around the world. We've already set sail aboard our noble schooner Musicianship, so get ready to encounter many new exciting challenges as we journey across the vast Sea of knowledge to reach our goal: the Lands of Golden Harmony! This title is available in SmartMusic. Please note: The bass book, 20508, is available for purchase digitally via alfred-music.com.




String Explorer, Book 1


Book Description

Alfred and Highland/Etling are taking a brand-new approach to string instruction that promises to grab and hold every student's attention---String Explorer! Join the adventures of Arco Dakota and Rosalyn Le Bow as they guide your students along the path to successful string playing with the most exciting, yet systematic and logically sequenced instruction of its kind.




Orchestra Expressions


Book Description

Orchestra Expressions(tm) provides music educators at all levels with easy-to-use, exciting tools to meet daily classroom challenges and bring new vibrancy and depth to teaching music. The lessons were written based on the National Standards for the Arts in Music -- not retro-fitted to the Standards. The program is music literacy-based and satisfies reading and writing mandates in orchestra class. The pedagogy involves a "four-fingers-down" start for every instrument and separate but simultaneous development of both hands. Each student book features an attractive full-color interior with easy-to-read notes and includes: -A 59-track accompaniment CD that covers Units 1-15 (a second CD covering Units 16-33 is available separately, individually as item 00-EMCO2006CD or in a 25-pack as item 00-EMCO2007CD) -Historical notes on some of the most notable composers of orchestral music -A thorough glossary of musical terms -Scales and warm-up exercises Future reprints may be printed with black and white interiors. This title is available in SmartMusic.




Orchestra Expressions, Book Two Student Edition


Book Description

Orchestra Expressions(tm) provides music educators at all levels with easy-to-use, exciting tools to meet daily classroom challenges and bring new vibrancy and depth to teaching music. The lessons were written based on the National Standards for the Arts in Music -- not retro-fitted to the Standards. The program is music literacy-based and satisfies reading and writing mandates in orchestra class. The pedagogy involves a four-fingers-down" start for every instrument, separate but simultaneous development of both hands, and beginning the bass in III position to develop early shifting. CD 2 for Book 2 covers Units 16-33. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud."




Learning Together: Sequential Repertoire for Solo Strings Or String Ensemble [With CD (Audio)]


Book Description

Learning Together consists of sequential unison repertoire for string instruments of the orchestra and is intended for use in string classes, group ensembles, and private lesson settings. Harmony parts and bass lines complete the arrangements and are composed so that any mixed string ensemble, as well as ensembles of like instruments, can perform the pieces. Piano accompaniments are included and can be added to any of these combinations. Performance possibilities include individual solo or unison groups, class ensembles, and district or festival sized orchestras. The Learning Together repertoire can be used to establish solo technique, introduce ensemble skills, develop aural skills, and can serve as a foundation for learning to read music. Each instrument book comes with a CD that includes solo performances, string ensemble performances, and piano accompaniment tracks of the featured repertoire. The authors of Learning Together are award-winning teachers with over 100 years of combined recognized success. They share extensive experience as performers, conductors, clinicians, and studio and classroom teachers. This book demonstrates their commitment to providing rich musical experiences for all students in classroom and studio settings.




Essential Elements for Strings


Book Description

(Essential Elements for Strings). (Essential Elements for Strings and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 for Strings) Essential Elements for Strings 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 Starting System * Optimum Reinforced Learning * Pacing * Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum & Creativity * Performance Spotlights 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 orchestra * Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends * Music listening library Hear great pieces for orchestra! *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM.




Melodious double-stops


Book Description

(String Solo). Trott's Melodious Double-Stops Book 1 for Violin (50327290) has been a landmark string exercise book for decades, selling thousands of copies a year. Now the same exercises have been insightfully transcribed for viola.




String Explorer, Bk 2: Teacher's Manual


Book Description

"This guide serves as a valuable handbook for teaching with all four student editions of String Explorer, Book 2 (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass), and contains: complete scores for all music, including piano accompaniments ; additional teaching ideas, exercises, materials, and valuable resources ; extra strategies for teaching critical string concepts ; interdisciplinary classroom activities ; the Interactive Explorer accompaniment CD, a highly motivational practice tool of complete Book 2 MIDI accompaniments."--Introduction




String Explorer, Book 2


Book Description

Welcome back, String Explorers! Your adventure of a lifetime continues as we begin Book 2! Together, we will explore even more wonderful music from the past and present, and melodies from around the world. We’ve already set sail aboard our noble schooner Musicianship, so get ready to encounter many new exciting challenges as we journey across the vast Sea of knowledge to reach our goal: the Lands of Golden Harmony!