Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - For Cello - Two Book Set - Includes Book 1 with CD-ROM and Book 2 with CD.

Essential Elements for Band - Book 1 with CD-ROM for the Cello. (HL 00868051) Authors: Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom C. Rhodes, Don Bierschenk. Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much, much more, all on CD-ROM. Features: Same great Essential Elements 2000 method!; 15-minute video/"super lesson" for learning the basics; Play-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument); Tempo Adjustment Software; Duets and Trios; Music Listening Library; SmartMusic® Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice, record, and email a performance with on-screen assessment; *mp3 files will play on most current CD or DVD players. Essential Elements 2000 - Book 2 with CD for the Cello. (HL 00868059) Book 2 includes: CD with great play-along tracks (Exercises 1-55 and the Individual Studies, pp. 38-41); Book 1 review section; Rhythm Raps; Daily Warm-ups; Theory; History; Multicultural Music; Creativity and Assessment; Sight-reading and Improvisation; Etudes created specifically for each instrument, demonstrated by a professional soloist; Rubank Studies and Solo - designed for each instrument from the very best of student etude and solo literature; 12 full band arrangements, including a planned concert.