Student Edition-Book 2 Student. Essential Musicianship Book 2 recommended for Grades 8-10 or other older beginners is a sequential choral method that helps the older beginner or returning singer develop basic to intermediate skills. Each of the twenty chapters includes materials for vocal development music theory sight reading and performance. Basic notation rhythm pitch and basic harmony are covered through drills exercises and 44 practice/performance songs for mixed treble and tenor bass choirs.