The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students (French Horn)

What Is This Book?
The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students (French Horn) is a beginner-friendly method book designed to help young musicians build strong music reading skills. With seventy well-known songs that use only six notes, it offers a gentle, confidence-building introduction to playing French horn. Its clear, progressive approach supports students as they learn at home or in band class.

Who Is This Book For?
This book is for elementary-aged beginners who are starting French horn for the first time. It is ideal for young students who benefit from simple layouts, visual note support, and step-by-step learning.

What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Kid-friendly features include extra-large notation, letter names inside the noteheads in the first half of the book, simplified arrangements, diagrams, and uncluttered pages. Limited material per page keeps students focused, while clear instructions make each concept easy to understand.

What Music Does the Book Include?
Students will enjoy a wide selection of classic, folk, and time-tested songs. Every piece is arranged with just six notes, providing a structured path that builds familiarity, confidence, and early success.

Are There Fun Extras Included?
While the book is designed primarily for clarity and simplicity, its familiar tunes, engaging format, and clean presentation make learning enjoyable and motivating for beginners.

What’s Inside the Book?
Extra-large notation
Letter names inside the noteheads
Simplified arrangements
Clear and uncomplicated diagrams and charts
Limited material per page
Easy-to-read instructions and sheet music
Fun and engaging format
Large selection of classic and time-tested songs

Skills Your Child Will Learn
Music reading
Basic rhythmic concepts
Proper playing technique
Melody and harmony
Group performance
Music theory fundamentals
Creativity and expression
Music appreciation

How to Use This Book
Parents and teachers can use this book as a primary beginner method or as a supplemental resource alongside school band instruction. It works well for home practice, private lessons, small groups, and full band classes.

Learn More Online
Sample pages, videos, and related titles are available through the publisher’s website, Children’s Music Workshop, and Music Fun Books.

Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.