Full Score
The conductor’s score comes in 2 convenient volumes and contains all the full band arranagements and the entire text of every book.
A full percussion score is also available.
Flute
- first notes introduced are C, Bb and A
- tunes and exercises with repeated quavers reinforce tonging action
- range focused around one octave of F major until good embouchure has a chance to establish
- keys of C, F, Bb, and Eb introduced
- rhythmic accompaniment parts written when the melody is elsewhere
- full dynamic range encouraged
- swing style introduced
- scales thoroughly introduced through exercises that can be played with different instrumental combinations
- 6/8 introduced through well recognised tunes and rounds
- specific exercises to assist in moving into the the second register
- exercises in the A section work on the difficult areas that arise in the B section on the lower part of the page
- A section can be used as a tutor in individual lessons. Graded just slightly harder than the B section so as to challenge those who may move ahead a little faster than others.
- many melodies match transposition with the My Favourite Flute Tutor piano accompaniment….perfect for concerts
- special repetitive fingering exercises to assist in the awkward areas of the range
- long note exercises
- tonging patterns for scales introduced
- duets from My Favourite Duets that match with many other instruments to encourage friends to play together
Oboe
- first notes introduced are C, Bb and A
- oboe parts kept in unison or octaves with the flutes for the beginning of the book
- specific exercise for awkward fingering passages
- half hole exercises for the introduction of D in the second register
- notes remain in the lower register to begin with to allow a strong foundation for the tone to develop
- exercises introducing gradually widening intervals
- alternative F fingerings identified
- exercises that work on the transition into the 2nd register
- rhythmic and harmonic independence from the flutes introduced toward the end of the book
- swing style introduced
- low Bb introduced briefly with alternative note given for those without a Bb
- oboe parts kept away from the flute in the high register to avoid difficult tuning
- exercises that work on developing attack in the lower register
- standard tone exercises to develop listening skills
Clarinet
- first notes E, D and C
- most notes remain in the lower register
- all notes in the upper register have alternative low register notes written on the part
- C over the break introduced from G
- no difficult parts written approaching B from below
- exercises for the introduction of C
- lower register down to low E explored
- specefic exercises for fingering issues around E, F sharp, G and A in the throat notes
- forked Bb introduced
- all notes remain below D over the break
Bassoon
- first notes D, C and Bb
- notes remain in the lower range below F for the first half of the tunes
- careful consideration of the transition to middle G
- bassoon given a share of the melody parts in the full band arrangements
Alto saxophone
- first notes B, A and G
- get the opportunity to play in C major, G major, D major and A major
- special tonguing exercises
- exercises that work on the use of the register key
- forked F sharp exercises
Tenor saxophone
- first notes C, B, A and G
- get the opportunity to play in F major, C major, G major and D major
- special tonguing exercises
- exercises that work on the use of the register key
Trumpet
- first notes E, D, C
- time spent in the lower half of the first octave so as to develop good support and a strong embouchure
- tone development exercises
French Horn
- first notes F, E, D, C
- difficult leaps and large intervals avoided
Trombone
- first notes D, C, Bb
- careful consideration in C major, B avoided
- no awkward position changes from 6th position
- gets the chance to play melodies
Tuba
- first notes D, C, Bb
- gets the chance to play melodies
- both Eb & BBb fingerings included (& 4th valve alternate fingerings)
- the part is written down to just low A, suitable for both Eb and BBb tubas.
Euphonium
- plays in unison with trombone
- gets the chance to play melodies
- For detailed information on percussion.
Piano accompaniment
- written as a band reduction so as to support each of the instrumental parts in the band
- chord symbols given
- tunes in the students books match with contemporary arrangements in the My Favourite Tutor Book Piano Accompaniment.
Bass Guitar
- carries all of the bass parts in the band arrangements
