Lester's Complete Music Method - Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon: A Solo and Ensemble Method for learners of all skill levels (Lester's Complete Music Method ... Method for learners of all skill levels)

This series of music educational books is designed to be used either in isolation or in an ensemble format for musicians of all skill levels. It has a strong focus on Musical Literacy as well as improvisation and gets students reading rhythm accurately right from the beginning.There are 13 books that cover almost all instruments (concert band instruments as well as guitar, bass, drum kit and keyboard). Where it differs from many other method books is that it has several sections that address multiple areas of development. Sections include Learning and Building (from first notes, rhythms and theory through to 2nd/3rd year of development), Rhythm drills and rhythm sight reading, Technical Work (beginner to in-depth), Patterns and Exercises (to move towards improvisation and composition), Common Chord Sequences (taking the previous patterns to the next level), Rounds (designed to open the ears), Ensemble Playing and Harmonising (duets, trios and quartets that work with any combination of instruments... lots of well-known classical, folk, traditional, Christmas and nursery rhyme melodies), Lester's Tests (throughout the book learners are directed to these), Terms, Symbols and Definitions, Practice Journal, Fingering Charts and the ever important Circle of Fifths/Fourths.About the Author:Nick Lester has taught a large array of instruments in small rural Australian schools for the past 25 years. One of the challenges in this setting has been keeping an ensemble program running where there is a limited pool of students to form multiple ensembles. This requires adaptions in repertoire to allow players of all year and skill levels to come together and feel the right amount of challenge.In addition to teaching Nick has had extensive experience as a saxophonist performing around Melbourne, interstate and abroad with many bands of various genres including Funk, Soul, Rhythm and Blues and styles from many parts of Africa and Latin America. He draws much of this knowledge and experience into his teaching practice. His core beliefs are that music should be a team activity and that students should always be working towards the next performance. Music should be social, challenging and fun. Read more