Music Fun Books Beginning Band Series
The Real Book for Elementary Band Students
Seventy familiar songs using just six notes – a friendly, confidence-building way for young musicians to develop real music-reading skills.
Letter names appear inside the noteheads in the first half, then disappear in the second half so students can move naturally toward independent reading.
Why It Works
A simple bridge from note names to true music reading
The entire series uses a clear, consistent approach across band instruments, making it useful for school programs, private lessons, small groups, and home practice.
Choose an Instrument
The Real Book for Beginning Band Students
Select an edition below to visit its Music Fun Books information page or purchase it directly from Amazon.
$12.95
Flute
ISBN 978-1468134902
A six-note beginning flute book with extra-large notation and familiar songs that build reading, fingering, rhythm, breath control, and confidence.
$12.95
Clarinet / Trumpet
ISBN 978-1468136807
A flexible B-flat edition for beginning clarinet or trumpet students, featuring seventy familiar songs in an approachable six-note range.
$12.95
Alto Saxophone
ISBN 978-1468134841
A friendly alto saxophone edition that helps young players connect staff reading, fingerings, rhythm, articulation, tone, and familiar melodies.
$12.95
Tenor Saxophone
ISBN 978-1499557824
A beginning tenor saxophone book using large notation, a limited six-note format, and songs young musicians will recognize and enjoy.
$12.95
Trombone
ISBN 978-1470087777
A carefully paced trombone edition that strengthens music reading, slide accuracy, rhythm, breath support, tone, and confidence.
$12.95
pBone Mini
ISBN 978-1517549084
An edition made for young pBone Mini players, with a comfortable six-note range, large notation, and accessible familiar songs.
$12.95
French Horn
ISBN 978-1499395952
A beginning French horn edition with simple songs and supportive notation for building pitch recognition, breath control, rhythm, and tone.
$12.95
French Horn – High Octave
ISBN 978-1530148578
A higher-octave French horn edition for programs that begin horn students in the upper register while using the same six-note approach.
$12.95
Oboe
ISBN 978-1519360076
A clear and uncluttered oboe edition designed to develop note reading, fingering, rhythm, breath control, tone, and early musical confidence.
$12.95
Bassoon
ISBN 978-1519545046
A rare beginner-friendly bassoon edition that uses familiar songs and oversized notation to make early reading feel manageable and rewarding.
$12.95
Tuba
ISBN 978-1499554700
A low-brass edition that helps beginning tuba players develop reading, rhythm, breath support, tone, and ensemble confidence through familiar music.
$12.95
Bells
ISBN 978-1499525588
A beginning bells edition that develops keyboard geography, mallet technique, note reading, rhythm, and musical confidence using just six notes.
Also Available for Orchestra
The Real Book for Beginning String Students
The main focus of this page is the band series. These compact links make it easy to find the companion violin, viola, and cello editions.
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Flute
Clarinet / Trumpet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Bassoon
Trombone
French Horn
Oboe
Bells
Tuba
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Questions from Teachers and Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete beginning band method?
It can be used as a primary early reading book or as a motivating supplement to another method. Its special strength is helping beginners read familiar songs while gradually moving away from letter names inside the noteheads.
Why does the book use only six notes?
A limited note range reduces the number of new concepts a young player must manage at once. Students can concentrate on note recognition, rhythm, tone, technique, and steady musical progress.
How do the letter names help students learn?
In the first half, letter names inside the noteheads help students connect written pitches with their names and fingerings. In the second half, the letters are removed so students practice reading standard notation independently.
Can different instruments use these books together?
Matching editions make the series practical for mixed band classes, sectionals, small groups, and private teaching. Teachers should choose editions appropriate to each student’s instrument and range.
Help beginning musicians experience success from the very first songs.
Choose the appropriate instrument edition and give young players a clear, friendly path toward confident music reading.