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Baritone saxophone edition
Written and transposed for bari specifically. It will not line up if you play it on alto or tenor.
Product detailSKU #1274034477083
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Baritone Saxophone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The baritone saxophone book from Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble series, for a student bari player working through a school jazz band curriculum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Middle or high school bari sax player in a jazz band
- Students following a directed ensemble method in class
- Sax doublers picking up the bari chair
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, tenor or any other instrument — each has its own book
- Players wanting artist transcriptions rather than a method
- Advanced players past beginning jazz ensemble material
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.
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Jazz ensemble method
Built to be played alongside a full band, so parts assume other instruments are covering the rest.
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12 x 9 inch format
Standard band folio size. Fits a music stand and a school folder without folding pages.
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$15.99
Priced as a single student part, not a full band set. A director ordering for a whole ensemble buys per instrument.
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Hal Leonard
Widely used in school programs, so the part numbering usually matches what a director is calling out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director is using this series before ordering your own copy.
- 02Buy the baritone book only if you are on bari; parts are not interchangeable.
- 03This is the student part, not the conductor score or full set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the bari sax part only?
Yes. Each instrument in the series has its own book. Alto, tenor, trumpet and the rest are sold separately.
02Can I use this on tenor sax?
No. The part is transposed for baritone saxophone. On tenor the pitches will not match the ensemble.
03What level is this written for?
Beginning jazz ensemble. It is aimed at students starting in a school jazz band rather than experienced players.
04Does this work without a full band?
You can practice the part alone, but it is written as one voice in an ensemble, so it is thin on its own.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Baritone Saxophone
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12 inch
- Width
- 9 inch
