Mixed Ability Band Book – Bb Instruments

This book makes it easy for mixed ability groups using treble clef Bb instruments to play together. It is part of a series which uses the pieces from the Student Brass website to enable groups of mixed brass to play as an ensemble/band.

Each piece is presented as a double-page spread, with the Bb tune at the top of the left hand page, the F accompanying parts at the bottom and the notation for accompanying Eb instruments on the right. The Eb and F versions also provide an excellent opportunity for sight reading in unfamiliar keys.

There are 3 parts for each tune, covering various levels of difficulty, from ‘C’ (the easiest) to ‘A’ (the hardest). Students can choose to play the part they feel most comfortable with, or be asked to attempt a more challenging one. The backing tracks can be played from the website.

The book is ring-bound, so that it can easily be folded back on a music stand.