Standard of Excellence - Electric Bass - Book 3

Standard of Excellence Book 3 for Electric Bass is a continuation of the strong performance-centered curriculum of Books 1 and 2, and an ideal back-to-school method book for intermediate to advancing electric bass players. This book takes a unique approach by guiding students through the history of Western Music, performing pieces from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods, and the 20th Century, all while developing performance and technical skills within their proper historical context. With solid reinforcement of major and minor key signatures, advanced rhythm and time signature studies, detailed technique development exercises including scales and a wide variety of scale-related studies, and Excellerators for the most ambitious players, this book delivers a truly complete musical education tailored to the electric bass.

Featuring twelve full band arrangements, including concert-length works from historic periods, Standard of Excellence Book 3 gives electric bass students an unmatched combination of musical depth and technical challenge as they head into a new school year. Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! assessment sections provide clear, objective benchmarks for students and directors to track progress throughout the year, while a built-in reward system keeps players motivated and engaged. Whether used in a school band or jazz program or for serious individual study, this method book gives advanced electric bass students everything they need to reach high levels of musical performance and excel in their school music program.

Product Details 

• ISBN: 9780849759949
• UPC: 9780849759949
• Width: 9"
• Length: 12"
• Page Count: 48 Pages