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Accent on Achievement, Book 3: Electric Bass Book

The "Keys" to Success - Progressive Technical & Rhythmic Studies in all 12 Major and 12 Minor Keys

By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams

Item: 00-18068

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Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale exercises, and 11 full band arrangements among the first two books. Book 3 includes progressive technical, rhythmic studies and chorales in all 12 major and minor keys. Also included are lip slur exercises for increasing brass instrument range and flexibility. Accent on Achievement meets and exceeds the USA National Standards for music education, grades five through eight.

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Series: Accent on Achievement
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7390-0637-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0637-5
UPC: 038081175126
SKU: 00-18068
Instrumentation: Electric Bass

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About the Authors

John O'Reilly

Mark Williams
Mark Williams stands among the most distinguished composers specializing in school band and orchestral music. A Chicago native who made his home in Spokane, Washington, he brought extensive teaching experience to his prolific career, having spent many years in Washington's music classrooms with a focus on elementary band instruction. Williams held both a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education from Eastern Washington University.

His compositional output encompasses more than 200 published works across band, orchestra, and choral genres. He co-authored the influential Accent on Achievement Band Method and received recognition through numerous accolades, including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. His professional experience also included service as a woodwind performer and arranger with the 560th Air Force Band.

As a clinician and guest conductor, Williams traveled extensively throughout North America and beyond, visiting 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. He maintained an active performance schedule as a bassoon player and served as Conductor and Artistic Director for the Spokane British Brass Band.

Why we love this

Book 3 deepens the technical foundation your bass players have built while finally giving them the harmonic and melodic responsibility they've earned. The systematic key exploration across all 12 major and minor keys transforms electric bass from an accompaniment role into a voice that can anchor and color your full band arrangements.

What to expect

Purposeful and grounded. The progressive technical studies build stamina and finger strength without losing musicality, while the exploration of keys across the full chromatic spectrum opens new sonic territory for students who have been reading primarily in one or two keys.

Who it's for

Electric bass students ready to move beyond foundational rhythm patterns into more sophisticated harmonic language and technical development. This book serves intermediate band students (typically grades 6-8) who have completed Books 1 and 2 and are prepared to work across all major and minor keys.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the root movement in full band arrangements by locking the rhythmic profile early; return to Book 2 chorales when intonation or ensemble timing feels loose.
  • Use the scale exercises in multiple keys as a daily warm-up before rehearsal to build finger dexterity and solidify fretboard geography.
  • Approach the technical studies as compositional models; once comfortable with the written material, ask students to compose their own 8-bar progressions using the same harmonic framework.
  • Layer the chorales with your wind section during sectional work so bass players hear how their voice supports and defines harmonic motion.

How to use it

Integrate Book 3 into your curriculum once students demonstrate secure rhythm reading and basic pitch accuracy in Books 1 and 2. The 12-key structure pairs naturally with concert programming that explores both major and minor tonalities, and the included chorales work as sectional studies or warm-up material before full band rehearsals.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading in all 12 major and minor keys
  • Technical facility through progressive finger studies
  • Harmonic awareness through chorale work
  • Rhythmic independence in ensemble context
  • Intonation control across the full range of the instrument

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