Nuvo WindStars 2 Instrument Essentials – teachers’ book
Key Features
- Comprehensive teachers’ book for the jFlute, jSax, Clarineo & jHorn
- Designed to be used after the student has completed WindStars 1
- Students will learn to read and play standard music notation
- Essential woodwind and brass skills will be introduced
- Student books for each of the Nuvo instruments are available separately
Written by Brittany Bauman, the WindStars Series is a simple, effective, and affordable way for primary school children to experience the joy of playing music together. Through WindStars, children learn to play a musical instrument and develop a life-long love of music at an early age. It is a book-based program with supplemental materials available online (instructional videos, audio backing tracks, and printable PDFs).
A great method of learning for individuals and groups
Comprised of the following five elements of music: Rhythm/Tempo, Pitch/Tone, Melody/Harmony, Structure, and Expression, The WindStars Methodology is focused on the holistic approach of teaching the "whole child" through the WindStar of music education. It can be used in a solo or group setting with appropriate tunes for each level. The method introduces and develops fundamental beginning instrumental skills while creating an exciting and engaging experience for all students.
An effective learning process to help progress to traditional concert band instruments
WindStars 2 is a flexible method book for Nuvo's general music and pre-band instruments. The method books can be used for individuals and/or in the classroom. WindStars 2 introduces standard music notation as well as beginning technique. Skills learned in the WindStars 2 method books are directly applicable for students who move on to play traditional concert band instruments. Each Student Book focuses on a single instrument, either jFlute, jSax, Clarinéo, or jHorn. While the Teacher Book includes all four. The Student Books include questions to reinforce comprehension after new songs and spaces to practice writing new musical styles. The Student Books include 23 fun songs in various styles along with backing tracks. Songs are written to reinforce notes learned along with rhythms. Parts are written with rhythms in unison, but harmony notes are introduced.
