This First Book of Practical Studies is designed to develop chord consciousness and to provide additional experience in the fundamental rhythms, key signatures and articulations and to improve accuracy in reading through the use of interesting and melodic studies. It may be used either to supplement or to follow any beginning method book.

This method was designed for the development of the individual player, the ensemble, and the complete band. It is published for all band instruments.

This method was designed for the development of the individual player, the ensemble, and the complete band. It is published for all band instruments.