Elementary Band
(5th & 6th Grade)
In Elementary Band, students learn the fundamentals of playing an instrument and what being in band is all about.
5th Graders have band class during their Study Skills period. 6th Graders have band class during 3rd period at school. These students perform a concert in the spring each school year.
5th Graders have band class during their Study Skills period. 6th Graders have band class during 3rd period at school. These students perform a concert in the spring each school year.
Recommended Instruments (if not renting)
FIRST DAY OF BAND LETTER with
INSTRUMENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS and SUPPLIES PRICES!
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion
Example Practice Chart
Play-Along Tracks for the YELLOW Essential Elements Book (Book 1)
Play-Along Tracks for the RED Essential Elements Book (Book 2)
FINGERING CHARTS
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion (bell chart)
FIRST DAY OF BAND LETTER with
INSTRUMENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS and SUPPLIES PRICES!
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion
Example Practice Chart
Play-Along Tracks for the YELLOW Essential Elements Book (Book 1)
Play-Along Tracks for the RED Essential Elements Book (Book 2)
FINGERING CHARTS
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion (bell chart)
OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES FOR BEGINNERS
ONLINE METRONOME - Helps you keep a steady beat when practicing
FINGERING TRAINERS - Use these to help memorize your fingerings!
Flute Fingering Trainer
Clarinet Fingering Trainer
Saxophone Fingering Trainer
Brass Fingering Trainer
Learn More About Your Instrument
More about all the Mallet Percussion Instruments
Clarinet Fingering Trainer
Saxophone Fingering Trainer
Brass Fingering Trainer
- For the game: Choose "Fingerings"
- Then choose your instrument
- Be sure to click the gear in the top right corner and adjust the settings to include flat notes
Learn More About Your Instrument
More about all the Mallet Percussion Instruments
SEE HOW IT'S MADE - Watch these videos about how different instruments are made