Publisher's Synopsis
The Band Teacher's Assistant or Complete and Progressive Band Instructor: Comprising the Rudiments of Music is a book written by Arthur A. Clappe in 1888. This book is designed to be a comprehensive guide for band teachers, providing them with all the necessary information and techniques to teach their students how to play different musical instruments. The book covers the rudiments of music, including the basics of rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation. It also includes detailed instructions on how to play different musical instruments, such as the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion instruments. The Band Teacher's Assistant is divided into different sections, each covering a specific topic related to music education. The first section covers the basics of music theory, including the staff, clefs, notes, rests, and time signatures. The second section covers the different families of musical instruments and their characteristics. The third section of the book provides detailed instructions on how to play each instrument, including fingerings, embouchure, and breathing techniques. The fourth section covers ensemble playing, including how to read and interpret sheet music, and how to play in a group. Overall, The Band Teacher's Assistant is a comprehensive guide for band teachers, providing them with all the necessary information and techniques to teach their students how to play different musical instruments and how to read sheet music. It is a valuable resource for music educators, students, and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
