The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used separately, all supplementary books should be used as companion books with the method.

Tipbook Saxophone - The Complete Guide is a totally new and expanded edition of the original Tipbook Saxophone (2002, 2004). This accessible and convenient guide, in a new 6x9 inch. format, offers both beginning and advanced saxophonists a host of information on the instrument. Features include: all jargon explained * selecting and auditioning saxophones, mouthpieces, and reeds * maintenance, adjustment, intonation, tuning * family, history, and production of the instrument * dozens of illustrations * Interactive Tipcodes * glossary * index * Tipbook Fingering Charts * and much more.

Classic Festival Solos offers the advancing instrumentalist an array of materials graded from easy to more challenging. There are different titles for each instrument, and an assortment of musical styles has been included in each book for variety. Many of the solos appear on state contest lists. Contains: Alman (Morley, arr. Dishinger) * Aria and Scherzo (Fox) * Bourree (Handel, arr. Dishinger) * The Caballero (Burgstahler) * Canzone Barcarola (Drigo) * From Heaven High (Praetorius, arr. Rascher) * Impressions of Summer (Gallaher) * Kemp's Jig (Anonymous, arr. Dishinger) * Minuet (Bach, arr. Rascher) * Poco Waltz (Lotzenhiser) * Rigaudon (Purcell, arr. Dishinger) * Rondeau (Couperin, arr. Dishinger) * Village Dance (Rossini, arr. Rascher) * Winter Rhapsody (Foster). This title is available in SmartMusic.

Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale exercises, and 11 full band arrangements among the first two books. Book 3 includes progressive technical, rhythmic studies and chorales in all 12 major and minor keys. Also included are lip slur exercises for increasing brass instrument range and flexibility. Accent on Achievement meets and exceeds the USA National Standards for music education, grades five through eight.

Each arrangement is designed to appropriately fit the indicated levels; key signatures, note ranges, phrasing and articulations were carefully considered and clearly marked. The arrangements in this series are completely compatible with each other, and can be played together or as solos. The included CD contains both performance tracks and accompaniment tracks. Titles are: Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Across the Stars (from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones) * Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Fawkes the Phoenix (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) * Gollum's Song (from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) * October Sky (from October Sky) * Soul Bossa Nova (from Austin Powers) * There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor) * James Bond Theme (from Die Another Day) * In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring).

Yamaha Band Student will appeal to teachers looking for a well-paced lesson sequence that keeps students motivated to continue past the first critical year. It is affordably priced, attractively presented and meets the needs of today's students and educators. Each level includes numerous songs, duets, trios and four full-band arrangements right in the method itself---perfect for first-year concerts.

Separate parts for each player are included.

Learn to play the harmonica and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various harmonica types, how to care for and groom your very own harmonica, how to hold and break it in and getting acquainted with harmonica notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, and songs, lesson by lesson. You will learn advanced techniques such as bending notes, cross harp, and improvisation, which will assist you in coloring your musical creations with your own unique style. Upon completion of this book you will be able to play the harmonica in all styles, perform with a band, understand the basics of improvising, and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Licks in the style of your favorite performers * Complete harmonica note chart * Blues progressions in various keys This book is for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas and teaches you how to play through an easy-to-understand, step-by-step system. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.