First Semester Workbook

…  is a complete introductory program for beginning band designed to prepare your students to begin study in the Arrangement Collection. The First Semester Workbook for Band combines rote learning with gradual introduction of note values and staff reading. Beginners learn their first 6 notes and basic rhythms and articulations in a Kid Friendly format, where failure is virtually impossible!

MP3 Accompaniment Tracks to all of the pieces, featuring full midi instrumentation in a variety of styles, are available for FREE Digital Download.

In the first pages of the First Semester Workbook, the three basic concepts of:

• Fingering Chart Interpretation
• Rhythmic Notation and
• Pitch Placement on the Staff