Description
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician is a field-tested, vital, and?most important?musical collection of 225 sequenced exercises for the beginning band student. The book?s cutting-edge online component, Habits Universal, features a backend gradebook that allows students to submit video recordings of their performances as a primary source of assessment. This gradebook is compatible with PowerSchool, Canvas, Google Classroom, Brightspace, Edmodo, Schoology, and many other platforms! In addition, Habits Universal features supplemental rhythm vocabulary sheets, accompaniment tracks, video start-up clinics, as well as a professional video coach for each exercise in the book.
Features:
- Teacher tips for each exercise in the book.
- Diatonic solfege that begins on the first day of instruction.
- Initial exercises on the mouthpiece, mouthpiece and barrel, reed, bocal and reed, or headjoint prior to playing the first notes in the book.
- Sequential rhythm charts embedded in the book. These same rhythms are then presented with pitches for a seamless transfer to the music students are performing.
- Technique and skill-building exercises embedded within the method, which helps to prepare students for future Habits exercises.
- The introduction of the key of Concert C, which results in students playing the pitches B, E, and A more often (as opposed to the typical emphasis on B-flat, E-flat, and A-flat).
- The introduction of five keys: Concert B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, C, and F. The Concert G scale is also provided in the back of the book.
- Left (L) and right (R) indicators for woodwinds along with appropriate chromatic alternate fingering indicators.
- Shaded boxes around first-time challenges in the student books.
- A thorough explanation of (T:1) for trombones and rules for when to use it.
- Rhythm vocabulary that progresses through quarters, eighths, dotted rhythms, sixteenths, and an eighth and two sixteenths.
- The sequential introduction of the one-handed breakdown of a percussion rudiment before introducing the rudiment itself.
- The use of the ?enharmonic ladder? and the ?call-and-response game? to learn enharmonic notes.
- A thorough explanation of and markings for the ?F dilemma? on oboe.
- An explanation of appropriate flicking on bassoon.
- Two pages of slow ?clarinets only? work that focuses on going over the break and throat tones.
Specs:
- Number of Pages: 56
- Format: Book
Willis Music Company has been serving the local community since 1899 and the online community since 2010. With our rich history, we have always had a focus on music education. From our internationally known educational piano catalog to one of the top retail music chains in America the focus on education has always remained. In 2005, Willis partnered with the Hal Leonard Corporation who now handles product development, production, and distribution for the Willis catalog in the America’s and beyond. With the 2013 acquisition of Moeller Music, Willis strengthened its commitment and dedication to school music programs in all markets. At the same time, Willis began representing the renowned Yamaha Band and Orchestra line of instruments. As a family-run company, all of us at Willis are tremendously proud of the legacy that began with Charles H. Willis so many years ago and continues through the Cranley Family today and we are committed to continuing with the same dedication for years to come. Our mission is to be the epitome of forte in your musical life. We strive to focus on people, offer the highest value in quality products and services, reach potential through empowerment, tradition of integrity, and enrich lives by encouraging music participation. Thank you for your trust in Willis Music Company and we will always strive to be your trusted music company.
