The Definitive Band Warm-up Series
Devised by esteemed band composer James Ployhar, Alfred Music’s I Recommend series of band method books offers an impressive range of warm-up and practice techniques for 17 different musical applications. From conductors to bassoonists and percussion sections, this series is packed full of useful approaches for success in band settings, including studies on lip slurs, chorales, scales, chromatics, arpeggios, intervals, articulation, dynamics, rhythms, and rudiments. Each instrument-specific exercise is designed for not only a drastic refinement in performance skill, but a noticeable growth in expressive musicianship as well. Ideal for younger students and advancing instrumentalists alike, instructors in Sweetwater’s Academy of Music & Technology praise the effectiveness of James Ployhar’s I Recommend series from Alfred Music time and time again.
I Recommend method books are available for the following 17 musical applications:
- Conductor (piano)
- B-flat clarinet
- E-flat alto clarinet
- B-flat bass clarinet
- Flute in C (Piccolo)
- B-flat tenor saxophone
- E-flat alto saxophone
- E-flat baritone saxophone
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- B-flat cornet (trumpet)
- Trombone (bass clef)
- Tuba
- Horn in F
- Baritone (treble clef)
- Baritone (bass clef)
- Percussion
Alfred Music I Recommend Series Band Method Books Features:
- Developed by esteemed composer James Ployhar
- Detailed and effective selection of warm-up approaches and practice techniques
- Addresses many areas including lip slurs, chorales, scales, chromatics, arpeggios, intervals, articulation, dynamics, rhythms, and rudiments
- Helps refine instrumental skills and improve overall musicianship
- 17 I Recommend series books available for multiple musical and instructional applications
