GIA Publications' Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician - Percussion provides beginner percussionists with all the tools they need to establish strong fundamentals and practice technique. This comprehensive 104-page method book offers 225 sequenced exercises and an easy-to-use online component, Habits Universal, to guide students as they learn. Young percussionists will gain experience across keys, rhythms and percussion-specific techniques with the guidance of video tutorials and an interactive grade book for instructors.

Sequenced Exercises Build Skills Step-By-Step

With 225 exercises ordered by difficulty, Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician - Percussion introduces skills in a gradual way. Students start with basic mouthpiece exercises and simple percussion strokes before progressing to more complex rolls, double-strokes and syncopated rhythms. The book covers multiple keys including B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, C, F and G to provide a well-rounded foundation.

Addresses Instrument-Specific Challenges

This method book helps percussionists overcome common challenges specific to their instrument. For example, exercises focus on the "F dilemma" for marimba and xylophone. The book also provides targeted guidance for developing proper grip, stroke and roll techniques on snare drum, bass drum and various cymbals. With the book's guidance, beginner percussionists can establish solid fundamentals and avoid developing bad habits.

Interactive Online Component for Extra Support

The Habits Universal online component provides video tutorials, accompaniment tracks and an interactive grade book to supplement the exercises in the book. Students can get video start-up help for each exercise and submit recordings to their instructor for assessment and feedback. The grade book is also compatible with major learning management systems, allowing instructors to provide grades and comments to help students stay on track.

Ideal for Both Classroom and Independent Use

While designed for academic band programs, Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician - Percussion is also useful for percussionists learning independently. The book's sequenced, step-by-step approach, combined with interactive online resources, provides the guidance and feedback students need to develop strong fundamentals and practice habits on their own.

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