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Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Band - Flute 2 Book/Online Audio

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Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band - Flute 2 Book/Online Audio

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The Korena take

Book two of Hal Leonard's Essential Elements band method, flute edition, with online audio. For students continuing a school band program.

Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band - Flute 2 Book/Online Audio product detail
Product studyHal Leonard Essential Elements for Band - Flute 2 Book/Online Audio

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Second-year flute students in a school band program
  • Players whose ensemble already uses Essential Elements book one
  • Home practice with the online play-along audio

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Absolute beginners who have not worked through book one
  • Bands using a different method series, since page numbers will not line up
  • Anyone wanting solo repertoire rather than ensemble 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 01

Flute 2 edition

Part-specific book. Every instrument in the band buys its own edition so the parts line up in rehearsal.

Detail 02

Book 2

Picks up where book one ends. It assumes you already have embouchure, basic fingerings, and note reading.

Detail 03

Online audio access

Play-along tracks let you practice with accompaniment at home instead of only in rehearsal.

Detail 04

12 x 9 inches

Standard band folio size. Fits a music stand and a typical band folder without folding.

Detail 05

$12.99

Priced as a required class book, which is why schools assign it by the section.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm your director assigns book 2, not book 1 or a different series
  2. 02Online audio needs the code inside, so avoid used copies
  3. 03No flute, care kit, or stand is included

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this the same book my school uses?

Ask your director for the series and book number. This is Essential Elements, flute, book 2. Method series are not interchangeable mid-year.

02How do I get the audio?

Access comes with the book through Hal Leonard's online audio system using the code printed inside. A used copy may have that code already redeemed.

03Can a self-taught player use this?

Yes, though it is written for a director-led classroom. The exercises assume an ensemble context and a teacher checking your tone and fingerings.

04Does it cover piccolo?

This is the flute edition. Piccolo players in school bands typically read the flute part rather than a separate book.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Flute 2 Book/Online Audio
2 detailsSize & weight
Length
12.0 inch
Width
9.0 inch
1 detailsOther
Isbn
9780634012853

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