The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students is the perfect musical companion for young beginners eager to develop their music reading skills. With its innovative approach, this book presents seventy famous songs that utilize only six different notes, making it accessible and engaging for early learners.
The book is divided into two sections: the first half features letter names inside the note heads, providing a helpful visual aid for beginners to associate the notes with their corresponding letters. This assists in building a solid foundation of music literacy. In the second half of the book, the letter names are removed, encouraging students to rely solely on their growing understanding of note placement and music theory.
One of the standout features of this book is its extra-large notation, making it easy for young eyes to read and follow along. The simplified arrangements ensure that students can tackle each song with confidence, gradually building their repertoire.
To prevent overwhelming the learner, the book presents a limited amount of material per page. This allows students to focus on one concept at a time, progressively advancing their music reading abilities. The instructions and sheet music are presented in an easy-to-read format, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable learning experience.
The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students boasts a large selection of classic and time-tested songs. From folk tunes to popular melodies, this diverse repertoire exposes students to a wide range of musical styles, fostering an appreciation for music history. The inclusion of well-known songs also adds an element of familiarity and fun, motivating students to practice and progress.
Whether used in a classroom setting or for individual study, The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students is a valuable resource for budding musicians. With its user-friendly format, simplified arrangements, and gradual progression, it offers an excellent foundation for developing music reading skills. Dive into this musical adventure and watch as young learners unlock the joy of playing the piano or another instrument!
Features include:
- Extra-large notation
- Letter names inside the noteheads
- Simplified arrangements
- Clear and uncomplicated diagrams and charts
- Limited material per page
- Easy to read instructions and sheet music
- Fun and engaging format
- Large selection of classic and time-tested songs
The book helps promote and encourage important music fundamentals including:
- Music reading
- Basic rhythmic concepts
- Proper playing technique
- Melody and harmony
- Group performance
- Music theory fundamentals
- Creativity and expression
- Music appreciation
Editions are available for various instruments. Mix and match for ensemble groups and classes.
We know you'll appreciate the exciting teaching strategies employed by this nationally recognized music educator and author. Author Larry Newman is founder of Children’s Music Workshop and Music Fun Books. He has written more than 300 books and arrangements for piano, guitar, ukulele, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion — including dozens of band and orchestra pieces for elementary and middle school ensembles.
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Larry Newman is the Founder and Director of Children's Music Workshop. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education, cum laude degree from Temple University's College of Music, a California teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Music Performance from Eastern Illinois University. Formerly an instrumental music teacher in the Philadelphia School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Santa Monica-Malibu Public Schools, Mr. Newman has supervised music programs in more than eighty public and private institutions from the Kindergarten through college levels. His rich diversity of experience includes schools from East L.A. to Malibu and from South Central L.A. to the San Fernando Valley. Larry Newman was the recipient of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' 62nd Annual Los Angeles area Emmy award for Children/Youth Programming. Mr Newman wrote, directed and produced the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra shows which have aired nationally and feature students from more than two dozen Children's Music Workshop school programs. This was Mr. Newman's third Emmy win. He also received Emmys in 2009 and 2008 for those honor orchestra broadcasts and was most recently nominated in 2011 for a fourth Emmy for Orchestra Kids 2010. In 2009, Mr. Newman was honored by the Los Angeles City Council at City Hall for his contributions to music education in Los Angeles. He was also featured on CityView's Channel 35 series, "Faces of LA". Mr. Newman received the 2006 Lori Petrick Excellence in Education Award from the Palisades Charter Schools Foundation. The award is underwritten by the Boone Foundation - a philanthropic group whose mission is to support "passionate people who provide excellent programs to youth". Larry Newman was also one of 40 teachers nominated for the 2007 25th Annual BRAVO Award, established in 1982 by the Music Center of Los Angeles County to recognize individuals for innovation and excellence in arts education. Mr. Newman is author of the Recorder Fun Book - one of the top classroom recorder methods in the country. It is used in hundreds of elementary schools throughout the United States. He is also the author of the Violin Fun Book and Beginning Band Fun Books - group method books used in all Children's Music Workshop music programs. For more information, please visit www.childrensmusicworkshop.com
