Lauded by musicians far and wide, the Elementary Method series of books from Rubank Publications put skills, scales, and studies in the hands of aspiring instrumentalists and budding students. A well-rounded approach gives players individual or like-instrument class instruction that includes basic music-building components like scales and arpeggios, while also providing exercises in solo pieces and duets. These books also feature technical, articulation, and musicianship studies, making for a wealth of in-depth elementary learning material. In fact, Sweetwater musicians often cite the Elementary Method series of books as a pivotal building block in their own musical careers.