Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard; 2012 edition (May 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0634003135
ISBN-13: 978-0634003134
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.1 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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First off, this book is for BASSOON.The "Essential Elements 2000: A Comprehensive Band Method" is a great book for a young person who is learning an instrument for the first time. There is a fingering chart in the back of the book to make looking up fingerings quick and easy. The book starts off very basic with the parts of the instrument. The easiest notes to play and finger are presented first with exercises to practice them. This book comes with a play-along CD. This CD includes all solo exercises.There is an older version of this book called "Essential Elements: A Comprehensive Band Method". The book is purple and has many of the same features as this one, but the CDs have to purchased separately.
This book series is great for what it is. The most basic entry into music and a new instrument. If you have a music background, get something more advanced. It's made for individual or use with a group and comes with a CD. It starts super simply and works up to basic music. It also has a level two book you can purchase.
the title is a bit misleading. I should have read the description a little better before buying. My daughter needs the Essential Elements 2000 bassoon book for band and this is the reason i purchased this one. This one is however not the 2000 book but it is compatible with the Essential Elements. The Book did come in good condition so I am taking a star off for the misleading title.
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