Detail 01
Book 2
Assumes Book 1 fundamentals. Starting here without that background means skipped tone and fingering groundwork.
Product detailSKU #1274034472031
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Band - Bb Bass Clarinet 2 Book/Online Audio
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 2 of the Essential Elements band method, bass clarinet part, with online audio. For a student who finished Book 1 and plays in a school band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year band students continuing the Essential Elements sequence
- Bass clarinet players who need a part-specific book, not a generic method
- Practicing at home with play-along audio instead of a metronome
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners who have not worked through Book 1
- Bb soprano clarinet players — this is the bass clarinet part
- Self-teaching adults wanting a standalone method with heavy explanation
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.
Detail 02
Bb Bass Clarinet part
Written for bass clarinet specifically. The notes line up with the other Essential Elements parts in ensemble.
Detail 03
Online audio
Accompaniment tracks stream or download rather than ship on a disc. Needs an internet connection to retrieve.
Detail 04
12 x 9 inch
Standard band folio size. Sits on a music stand and fits a school band folder without folding.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Online audio is accessed by code in the book — buy new, not used
- 02This is one part only; the conductor score is sold separately
- 03Confirm your band program uses Essential Elements before buying
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include a CD?
No. The audio is online rather than on disc, accessed through the code printed in the book.
02Can a Bb clarinet player use this book?
No. This is the bass clarinet part. Bb soprano clarinet has its own Essential Elements Book 2.
03Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes. Book 2 picks up where Book 1 ends and assumes you already have that material.
04What size is the book?
12 by 9 inches, the standard band method size that fits a stand and a band folder.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Bb Bass Clarinet 2 Book/Online Audio
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12.0 inch
- Width
- 9.0 inch
1 detailsOther
- Isbn
- 9780634012907
