Practical Principles Method For Band is currently available for instruments most commonly found in beginning band programs.

Perusal

You can view sample pages of every book. Just click the instrument book you wish to peruse from the list below.

​* FLUTE
* OBOE
* Bb CLARINET
* Eb ALTO SAXOPHONE
* Bb TENOR SAXOPHONE
* Bb TRUMPET
* F FRENCH HORN
* TROMBONE
* BARITONE (BASS CLEF)
* DRUMS
* KEYBOARD PERCUSSION

Testimonials

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Accompaniments
​and Videos

Play-along accompaniments can be accessed either by scanning the QR code next to each song title in the book with your smart phone and tablet, or by selecting songs from our Youtube playlist. Informative videos, which pertain to specific topics in the book, are also included, and can be accessed in the same manner.

* PLAY-ALONG ACCOMPANIMENTS

* INFORMATIVE VIDEOS

Video Performances

Check out these student performances of the "Best Of" Practical Principles.

SmartMusic

SmartMusic assessment files are available for every song, for every instrument. Your students receive instant feedback while listening to their performance and seeing the correct and incorrect rhythms and pitches. Students are able to adjust the tempo to suit their ability level as they play their part in context with the background accompaniment. Choose from below to select the files for your instrument.

​* FLUTE
* Bb CLARINET
* Eb ALTO SAXOPHONE
* Bb TRUMPET
* TROMBONE
* BARITONE (BASS CLEF)
* SNARE DRUM
* KEYBOARD PERCUSSION