Horn tutor with gradual progression
de Haske Easy Steps 1 Hoorn was developed in response to the need for a method with smaller, easier-to-follow steps. Especially at the start, new notes, rhythms, and musical concepts are introduced at a calm pace, so beginner horn players can absorb the material properly. The clear structure, understandable explanations, and tidy layout make this book suitable for music lessons and practice at home.
This Dutch-language method by Jaap Kastelein has 64 pages and forms part 1 of a complete two-part course. The book includes not only exercises and pieces to play, but also musical games, ear-training exercises, ensemble activities, and medleys of well-known songs. That makes Easy Steps 1 Hoorn well suited to young learners and lesson formats where variety matters.
de Haske Easy Steps 1 Hoorn in lesson use
All exercises and performance pieces come with accompaniment on the included 2 CDs. A piece is often demonstrated as well, while the slow tempos make it easier to play along quickly. This makes the horn method comfortable for starters who want to build confidence step by step.
In addition to the audio CDs, a CD-ROM is included to expand the ways you can use the method. It contains an instructional video demonstrating the first basics of playing the instrument. You can also print piano parts for the medleys, so a separate piano book is not needed. For group lessons, the printable trios with full score and separate parts are a practical addition, while the accompaniment tracks are also available as mp3 files for practice in different places.
