Detail 01
Book 2
Picks up where Book 1 ends. Assumes you already read bass clef and hold basic left-hand positions.
Product detailSKU #1281539726362
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Band - Electric Bass 2 Book/Online Audio
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second-year band method book for electric bass, with online play-along audio. For a student who has already finished Book 1.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Middle or high school students continuing a school band method
- Bassists who already read bass clef and want structured next steps
- Home practice where play-along tracks stand in for a band
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — start with Book 1 instead
- Players wanting tab; this teaches standard notation
- Self-taught players looking for songs rather than graded exercises
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
Online audio
Play-along tracks are accessed online rather than on disc, so you need internet the first time.
Detail 03
Electric bass edition
The bass part of a full band method. Line up with other instruments' books by page number.
Detail 04
12 x 9 inch page
Oversized landscape format keeps full musical lines unbroken and sits flat on a music stand.
Detail 05
ISBN 634013009
Use it to match the exact edition a director assigns, since the series has many instrument versions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is online access, not a bundled CD
- 02No instrument, cable, or stand included
- 03Confirm your director wants Book 2, not Book 1
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a CD?
No. The audio is accessed online, so you stream or download the play-along tracks rather than loading a disc.
02Is it in tab or standard notation?
Standard notation in bass clef. It teaches reading, so a student who only knows tab will need to learn the staff.
03Can I start here without Book 1?
Not recommended. Book 2 continues directly from Book 1 and assumes you already read music and play basic positions.
04Will it match what the rest of the band is playing?
Yes. It's the electric bass edition of a band method, so the parts align with the other instrument books.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Electric Bass 2 Book/Online Audio
2 detailsOther
- Size
- 12 inch x 9 inch
- Isbn
- 634013009
