Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician
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Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician by Scott Rush & Jeff Scott is a field-tested method book tailored for first-year band students. Designed to establish strong fundamentals, the book contains 225 sequenced exercises that guide students from basics—mouthpiece/reed/headjoint setups—all the way through tone, rhythm, and key signature work.
What sets this method apart is its Habits Universal online component. It includes:
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A backend gradebook for teacher assessment via submitted video recordings
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Accompaniment tracks, video clinics, rhythm vocabulary sheets, and video coaching for each instrument from the very first days of instruction
Other standout features include:
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Diatonic solfege introduced on Day 1
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Initial instrument-ready work: mouthpiece only, then mouthpiece + barrel, or similar parts before full playing begins
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Sequential rhythm charts embedded early, then rhythms re-presented with pitches so students can apply rhythm knowledge in musical contexts quickly.
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Introduction of multiple concert keys (B♭, E♭, A♭, C, F) earlier than many beginner books, plus inclusion of Concert G scale in back of book.
This method is ideal for classroom band directors, private instructors, and students who want a strong, structured approach to their first year of band.