One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy:

Scales and ArpeggiosAll of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course

Melodic InterpretationIncluding 20+ contest level duets in each book

Solo PreparationSix contest level solos included

Articulation StudiesSpecialized for each instrument

Exercises inFingering(woodwinds),Flexibility(brass) andSticking(percussion)

OrnamentationAll types are introduced

Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods join the tradition!

Song List:

• Abide With Me
• Aloha Oe
• America, The Beautiful
• Auld Lang Syne
• The Blue Bells Of Scotland
• Come Back To Erin
• Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
• Duke Street
• Holy, Holy, Holy
• Lightly Row
• Londonderry Air
• Long, Long Ago
• My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee (America)
• Old Black Joe
• Onward, Christian Soldiers
• Sleepy Time Waltz
• Theme (Symphony No 2) Haydn
• Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!