Whether your instrument of choice is the guitar, bass, piano or even your own voice, you can't underestimate the importance of owning method and instruction books when it comes to practicing. The good news is that there's a seemingly endless variety of method and instruction books to choose from no matter what your tastes or skill level may be. Just take a look through these pages and you'll discover one book/CD/DVD combo after another that's filled with tips, exercises and classic songs to make your musical journey a more enjoyable ride.
To speed up your search for the perfect method or instruction book, you might want to consider using the "Subcategories" function to narrow down your search. For example, if you're in a marching or concert band, click on "band methods" and you'll be given only options for band applications. Under that category, you'll come across many top sellers, including the Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band - Bb Trumpet (Book 1 with EEi) and the Alfred Stick Control for the Snare Drummer (Book).
Method and instruction books are also available for virtually every stringed instrument you can name. Use the same function mentioned above and click on "string methods" and you'll have the pleasure of browsing popular instruction books for the cello, double bass, viola, and for methods for conductors. The KJOS Standard of Excellence Books consists of volumes for many different stringed instruments, and Carl Fischer is also a respected publisher among educators for their ABC's method books for beginner and intermediate musicians.
Of course, the best way to decide on a method and instruction book is to see them for yourself, so by all means start exploring your options whenever you're ready. Owning a decent collection of method and instruction books will do wonders for your musical progression, and you don't need to look any further than this section for a wide range of choices.
