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Main Book
The core volume of the series rather than an individual instrument part.
Product detailSKU #1281045522353
AlfredExercises for Ensemble Drill Main Book
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's Exercises for Ensemble Drill, main book. A cheap drill volume for directors and players working on precision as a group rather than solo repertoire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School or community ensembles drilling balance, intonation and rhythmic precision
- Directors wanting an inexpensive shared warm-up book for rehearsals
- Players adding structured drill work to individual practice time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want performable pieces rather than exercises
- Anyone not yet reading notation — drill books assume it
- Someone looking for a from-scratch method on one instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Ensemble drill format
Short repeated exercises built to be played together as a group, not standalone pieces.
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Entry-level material
Aimed at ensembles still building fundamentals, so it works as a season-opening warm-up book.
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$9.99
Low enough to buy a stack for a whole section without a purchase request.
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Print book
Paper on a stand. Nothing to charge, nothing to log into, nothing to expire.
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Red cover
Easy to pick out on a shelf full of black-and-white method books.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director assigned the main book, not a per-instrument part
- 02One copy covers one stand — group use means buying multiples
- 03Thin music books don't stay open; bring clips or a lipped stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as the individual instrument books?
No. This is the main book, the core volume of the series rather than a per-instrument part. Check what your director assigned before ordering.
02Does a CD come with it?
Only the book is listed here. If your program uses accompaniment recordings, budget for those separately.
03What level is this for?
Entry-level ensemble work. It suits groups still building the fundamentals of playing together rather than advanced ensembles.
04Can I use it for solo practice?
You can play the lines alone, but the exercises are written to drill blend and timing against other players. Solo use loses most of the point.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
