MUSED 305 - Method Book List

Review at least three beginning instrumental method books. One will be assigned to you; you may choose at least two additional books from this list. Examine the characteristics of the book and evaluate them using the survey linked below. Your evaluation and comments will be compiled and shared with the class. Be sure all your evaluations are completed by 11:30am on February 24. NO REVIEWS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.

Method Book Review Survey (click here)

Band Methods

21st Century Band

Accent on Achievement

Band Expressions

Band Today

Best in Class

Do It!

Easy Steps to Band

Ed Sueta Band Method

Essential Elements

Essential Elements 2000

First Division

Instant Success

Measures of Success

Now Go Home and Practice

Premier Performance

Sound Innovations

Standard of Excellence

Standard of Excellence Enhanced

Traditions of Excellence

Yamaha Advantage

Yamaha Band Student

String Methods

All For Strings

Artistry In Strings

Especially For Strings

Essential Elements - Strings

Essential Elements 2000 for Strings

Essentials For Strings

First Ten Minutes

Learn To Play In Orchestra

Müller Rusch

Orchestra Expressions

O'Connor Method

Simply Strings

Sound Innovations

Spotlight On Strings

Strictly Strings

String Basics

String Builder

String Explorer