Now the best-selling band method is even better! The same great method that directors have come to trust now includes a CD AND a DVD.
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Product Length:
12.0 inches
Product Width:
9.0 inches
Product Height:
12.0 inches
Package Length:
11.7 inches
Package Width:
8.8 inches
Package Height:
0.1 inches
Package Weight:
0.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 8 reviews
Features
BOOK: Same great Essential Elements 2000 method!
CD/CD-ROM FEATURES: Play-Along Tracks 1-58
DVD FEATURES: Startup Video (learn the basics - 15 min.)
ALL 185 Play-Along Tracks
More Duets and Trios
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 8 customer reviews )
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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great Jun 28, 2006 I learned how to play clarinet on this book along with my band at school. It is a fun and great way how to learn. It shows big notes and the names of it under the notes on the first few pages so beginners can learn to reconize the notes. Its what my band teacher called "Kindergartin" Then i grduated from "Kindergartin" And the notes whent to normal. it is just great
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Essential Elements 2000 Jan 21, 2011
By Ann Cochran
"Ann"
This is an excellent book for someone who wants to learn to play the clarinet one their own. I ordered the Clarinet Fingering Chart along with it but the fingering chart included in the book is much easier to use.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Book for Beginners May 12, 2011
By Matt D. Book is geared for absolute beginners. Good for someone that wants to teach themselves how to play.
Pros:
* Describes how to place mouth on instrument.
* How to assemble intrument(make sure the keys are not lined up when initially connecting the middle 2 pieces of the clarinet)
* Not only instructs on fingering but also fundamentals such as type of notes/rest, tempo and such.
* Uses familiar tunes.
* Fingering chart located in the back of book.
Cons:
* A little slow getting started if you are already familiar with fundamentals.
Cannot comment on the DVD or CD that is included as I have not used them yet. Overall very good book for beginners.
Great product!! Dec 06, 2011
By Shelby This is a great learning tool and the CD and DVD are very helpful. I haven't picked up my clarinet in 18 years and with a few weeks of practice it is coming back to me. Very helpful book!!
Great book for beginners! Oct 05, 2011
By Melissa I bought this for my 12 year old daughter as it was requested by her band teacher. Having been a clarinet player myself for the past 25 years i find the book extremely helpful with the included dvd and cd and easy to understand. As i said great book for beginners!
based on 8 reviews
