(Essential Elements for Strings and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 for Strings)Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more!Method features:- Enhanced Starting System- Optimum Reinforced Learning- Pacing- Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum and Creativity- Performance SpotlightsBook also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM*- Start-up video Learn the basics- Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional orchestra- Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends- Music listening library Hear great pieces for orchestra!*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. / Violoncelle

Get Your Band Together-This is the first-ever method that teaches you how to play in a rock band. Learn what all the great musicians seem to know intuitively – how to listen interact and respond improvise and become part of the groove. The book and play-along CD will help improve your timing technique and reading ability. Become the great player that everyone wants to have in their band!Lessons throughout the book guide you through technique that's specific to learning to play Cello in a contemporary ensemble complete with daily practice routines. The CD features outstanding Berklee players and covers a wide variety of styles: rock funk jazz blues swing and bossanova!