The Band Teacher's Assistant, also known as the Complete and Progressive Band Instructor, is a music instruction book written by Arthur A. Clappe in 1888. This book is designed specifically for band teachers and students, providing a comprehensive guide to the rudiments of music. The book covers a wide range of topics, including music theory, notation, rhythm, and harmony. It also includes exercises and practice pieces for various instruments, such as the flute, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. The Band Teacher's Assistant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or teaching music, and it remains a popular reference book among music educators today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.