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Bass part book
One instrument's part from an ensemble method. It is written to fit alongside the other parts, not to stand alone.
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Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Bass
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bass part book from Mike Steinel's Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method, for a bassist working through a big band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School jazz band bassists following the Essential Elements ensemble curriculum
- Players learning to read written bass lines in a section
- Directors buying replacement part books for a big band
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitarists, horn players, or drummers — this is the bass part only
- Bassists wanting a full song collection rather than a method
- Anyone who needs a conductor score or other parts
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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Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble series
A graded method, so material builds in order. Jumping in midway means skipping the groundwork earlier pages set up.
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Mike Steinel, author
Written as a teaching sequence for jazz ensemble playing, with the pacing of a classroom method rather than a fake book.
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12 x 9 inch format
Wide, shallow page shape that sits flat on a music stand and does not overhang the desk.
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ISBN 793596289
Use this to confirm you are getting the bass book and not another part in the same series.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your program uses this series — parts are written to match its ensemble arrangements
- 02Single part book only. Other instrument parts and the score are separate purchases
- 03You need a music stand; the wide format is awkward to hold
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for electric bass or upright?
It is the bass part for a jazz ensemble, so it works on either. The notation is the same; only your instrument choice changes.
02Does it come with play-along audio?
Treat it as a printed part book only. If audio matters to you, check the specific edition before ordering.
03Can a beginner use this?
It assumes you can read music at a basic level. If you cannot read notation at all, start with a general bass method first.
04Do I need the other books in the series?
Only if you are playing with an ensemble. On your own, the bass book is usable but you will be reading one line without the arrangement around it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Bass
3 detailsOther
- Size
- 12 inch x 9 inch
- Composer
- Mike Steinel
- Isbn
- 793596289
