Although this book has been written as a logical sequel to Book I of the Breeze-Easy Method for Trumpet (Cornet) it may be used advantageously as a follow-up to any good beginning method. As in Book I the trumpet and Trombone books may be used in conjunction with each other thus facilitating the organization of brass classes. Four major areas are emphasized in each lesson: Embouchure Development Each lesson has a warm-up exercise progressing from long tones and easy lip slurs in the early lessons to moderately advanced flexibility studies in the later lessons. Interval studies are also frequently employed to give the student drillin tone placement. A playing knowledge of scales Each lesson contains concentrated scale practice in the belief that a mastery of scales is essential to general technique an facility. Rhythmic reading All rhythmic studies are designed to develop independence in reading and all duets are contrapuntal in style giving the student the responsibility of carrying his own part. This individual independence in reading is a basic to efficient ensemble performance. Developing a conception of legato (song style) playing Folk ballads are generously interspersed throughout the book in the belief that the development of a singing tone is a most important and oft-times most neglected phase of wind instrument performance.

Sittinâ?? In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble to improve your playing 24/7. As you play along and listen to the outstanding players in the band youâ??ll learn about blend style phrasing tone dynamics technique articulation and playing in time as well as a variety of Latin swing ballad and rock styles. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Books are available for alto saxophone tenor saxophone trumpet trombone piano bass guitar and drums.