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    Teaching Low Brass

    Reviewed by Scott Roeder, Professor of Tuba/Euphonium, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on 3/1/24

    Comprehensiveness rating: 4

    The book is a great overview of basic information for a school band director. The information is presented in an easy to read manner. I wish the book contained further detailed information. Could also use more information on the role of wind within the process of playing.

    Content Accuracy rating: 5

    Everything seems accurate of accepted practices.

    Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

    Information is very relevant as a quick resource for band directors and students that want to become band directors.

    Clarity rating: 5

    Easty to read and understand.

    Consistency rating: 5

    Very Consistent

    Modularity rating: 5

    Maxwell does a great job of organizing the topics in short easy to read sections.

    Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 4

    I didn't quite understand the progression from topic to topic at times.

    Interface rating: 5

    no problems

    Grammatical Errors rating: 5

    good

    Cultural Relevance rating: 5

    Good

    Comments

    This is a great resource for a music education student or band director who needs a quick resource to understand the most basic elements of low brass playing and teaching. I think this book serves as a good starting point. I would recommend that further research is needed to become excellent at teaching these instruments.

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