Standard Of Excellence – Eb Baritone Saxophone Book 1 (Book/Ola) Second Edition

Standard Of Excellence Book 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone (Book and Online Audio)

Second Edition

Level: Grade 1

The “Standard of Excellence Book 1” for Eb Baritone Saxophone, now in its Second Edition, is a comprehensive band method that offers a performance-centred approach to learning. It goes beyond just playing the instrument, incorporating elements of music theory, music history, ear training, listening skills, composition, improvisation, and multicultural studies.

This book provides students with personalised access to a range of resources, including Accompaniment Recordings, flash cards, and a complete recording studio. Whether you’re using the desktop or mobile version of the INTERACTIVE Practice Studio powered by Pyware, you’ll have the tools to enhance your practice sessions. This interactive approach not only makes practicing more enjoyable but also more effective.

With 48 pages of valuable content, the “Standard of Excellence Book 1” is considered one of the most comprehensive band methods available. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to strengthen your baritone saxophone skills, this book and its accompanying resources will guide you on your musical journey.

Features:

• Full colour drawings and graphics.
• Three starting systems to help ensure positive results in any beginning situation.
• FOR …ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) that offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument.
• EXCELLERATORS (advanced supplemental exercises) to reinforce and enrich performance basics.
• A nine page FOR OBOES ONLY starting system that gives beginners a solid foundation for learning in the full band setting.
• Expanded French Horn and Percussion books, including a separate book for Timpani & Auxiliary Percussion, that address the unique needs of beginners on these instruments.
• A comprehensive, totally-correlated Electric Bass book that offers expanded opportunities for student involvement.
• Music from over 20 countries, with correlated enrichments, to encourage multicultural study.
• Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! test lines to ensure objective assessment of students’ accomplishments.
• A built-in reward system that motivates students and encourages musical growth.
• Personalised access to all the features of the INTERACTIVE Practice Studio.