Essential Elements – Book 1 (Original Series)

Original series (purple cover)

The book that started the Essential Elements Band Method features music history right in the book, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent letter, quizzes, and a rhythm-based sequence. Effective pedagogy, a logical sequence of skills, innovative parental communication tools, multicultural songs, duets and full band arrangements, and much more, create a method designed to help kids succeed.

Authors: Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser