Skip to main content Skip to footer

  • Alert Me
  • Print
Best Seller
Hal Leonard Logo

Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 Book/Online Audio

  • Write a Review

The Essential Elements for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 Book/Online Audio provides aspiring musicians ages 10 and up with a comprehensive and engaging ...Click To Read More About This Product

In Stock & Ready to Ship
Estimated delivery 5-8 business days

  • Shipping (48 Contigous U.S. States)
    FREE WITH FIRST CHAIR REWARDS
  • Your Price :
    $12.99
Add to Cart
SKU 
583847000000000
Add to Wish List

Earn up to 65 reward points.

OVERVIEW

More method, theory, tips, and alto saxophone exercises in a detailed instructional pack.

The Essential Elements for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 Book/Online Audio provides aspiring musicians ages 10 and up with a comprehensive and engaging introduction to playing the Eb alto saxophone. Building on foundations established in Book 1, this method book includes familiar songs and specially designed exercises to focus students on proper fingering and breathing techniques unique to the saxophone. Now accompanied by the Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) program, students gain access to an unparalleled wealth of online tools for enhanced learning in the classroom or at home. With its winning combination of effective pedagogy, entertaining content, and interactive features, Essential Elements for Band - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 Book/Online Audio makes learning to play the saxophone fun and rewarding.

Practical Lessons and Exercises


Following a review of Book 1, students embark on daily warm-ups, rhythm raps, sight-reading and improvisation exercises, and etudes tailored to the alto saxophone. Rubank studies and solo pieces reinforce new skills, while 12 full band arrangements give students the opportunity to play together. Embedded throughout are essential theory, history, and multicultural music lessons to provide context for developing musicians.

Assessment and Creativity


In addition to building fundamental technique, Essential Elements encourages students to develop their own musical voices. Creativity exercises inspire students to compose and improvise short pieces, while self-assessment tools help them evaluate their progress and set goals for improvement.

Interactive Digital Tools


Access to EEi expands the Essential Elements method into an immersive online experience. Students can stream and download play-along tracks for all exercises, get instant feedback on their playing, and access supplemental lessons on topics like care and maintenance of the instrument. For teachers, EEi provides a wealth of teaching, learning, and assessment resources to enhance traditional instruction.

A Trusted Method for Developing Musicians


Used by teachers and students for decades, Essential Elements for Band is a proven gateway into learning a new instrument. With its balance of essential skills, engaging content, and interactive features, Book 2 will set beginning saxophonists on the path to success.

FEATURES
Each Book Includes My EE Library
  • Play-along Tracks for All Exercises
Book 1 Review Section
  • 3 opening pages that cover all Book 1 elements
  • Great refresher to start the 2nd year
  • Also works to quickly add new beginners or instrument switchers into the intermediate band
  • Essential Elements Features Continued and Expanded
  • Includes rhythm raps, daily warm-ups, theory, history, multi-cultural music, creativity and assessment
  • Introduces sight-reading and improvisation
Individual Studies for Each Instrument
  • 2 pages of special etudes that teach specific skills, appropriate for each instrument
  • Demonstrated by a professional soloist on Online Audio
  • Classical style piano accompaniments on Online Audio
  • Expands and strengthens concepts taught within Book 2
Rubank Studies and a Solo for Each Instrument
  • From the very best of student etude and solo literature
  • Key, scale and chorale studies for full band
  • Rubank solo with piano accompaniment included in each student book
  • Online Audio features a professional soloist and accompaniment
Other Essential Elements Features
  • Combined percussion book (drums and keyboard)
  • Large, clear fingering charts
  • Progress and practice charts
  • Concise, easy to use conductor book
SPECIFICATIONS
  • ISBN: 9780634012914
  • Width: 9.0"
  • Length: 12.0"
  • 48 pages

This oversized item has special shipping requirements

Restrictions

Reviews
Questions & Answers View All
Loading....
Questions & Answers
Customer Service

Sign up for the latest deals!

You are changing the Ship-To country.

Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.