(Essential Elements). (Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000) A technique-building program for any band, Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or small group study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features: Key-Centered System * Nine major and related minor keys * Scales, etudes, short chorales, and music technique exercises Individual Instrument Studies * Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument * Professionally recorded accompaniments (not synthesized) Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders, Rhythm Pages, Jazz Style and Improvisation, Full Chorales, Rubank Scales and Arpeggios Integrated History, Theory and Creativity More Great Music Classical, world music, folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for many of the exercises *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.