Essential Elements 2000: Comprehensive Band Method: B Flat Clarinet Book 1

This is a great book for the absolute beginner. The beginning of the book has vital information needed to properly care for the instrument and for learning proper embouchure. I used this when I was in 7th and 8th grade and now, over 10 years later, I am using it again to re-learn how to play.

I'm retired. I've played drums most of my life. Broke my left wrist just before last Christmas. Never healed 100%. Doctor says no promise for complete fix. So, I'll keep the use I do have for light percussion. I want to continue to play in the brass band I belong to. Decided to take up the clarinet as I don't have to twist or bend my wrist. I don't have an ongoing teacher. I bought this book because I noticed at lot of YouTube teachers were using it on their online courses. I do know a retired music teacher and see him when I feel I'm having an issue as I move along with the book. These books give you a very structured method for learning. Clear, concise presentation. If you want to learn an instrument, BUY this book. Again - teacher or not (at least some teacher recommended), you'll be glad to have this book. You'll see it become one of your best investments!

Easy to read and follow. Start at the beginning of the book and it walks you through how to read music and how to make notes so if you go through the book page by page your skills grow steadily. I played years ago and I'm enjoying the refresher. Also suitable for a new beginner - child or adult. Full fingering chart at back of book.

It's an easy to follow method for any instrument there's a book for; any skill level; child or adult. It's awesome they (Hal Leonard) even made them for guitar and other stringed instruments; and there's even a book for the recorder!I am an Instrumental Music Education major and the faculty at my school and almost every music teacher I've come in contact with have recommended this series.Bottom line: Whether you are getting back into playing your instrument, starting on a new one, or your child is joining band; Essential Elements is the most highly recommended way to go!!!

Great book. I just started the sax today and could play a simple song in the first 10 minutes. I already play flute, so I have an advantage, but this book is extremely helpful. For an absolute beginner you just have to follow note and finger placement. The ebrochure (blowing) is the hardest part and the reason why most quit. This book won't help much there but there are countless resources to help you learn the right technique.

Shoes in the picture that the cd and DVD come with the book but nope it doesn't. Instead it has 2 options on a card inside the book: 1. Instant stream/download 2. Get a free cd-rom in the mail or order online at [...]Not sure how long it will take for the cd-rom to arrive in the mail though.Other than that it's seems ok I guess. I am a piano player (I understand this is a Clarinet book), read music and play by ear person for 27 yrs.

Great starter book for teacher as well as self instruction. Fingering chart a great help but should be larger for us older folks. A trip to a copy center should fix that. A separate fingering insert would be even better. Good value.

My suggestion for this book is KEEP IT!! All schools your child go to will recommend this book for band...so don't throw it away or lose it. You will end up purchasing it over and over (depending on the instrument your child plays)...Otherwise, donate it to the school after you're done with the school year. I guarantee a child will get good use of it.

Excellent book for a beginner.

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brillant

This is a great book

extremely pleased thanku :)