Detail 01
Drums book only
One part from an ensemble method. Every other instrument needs its own book for the group to play together.
Product detailSKU #1281539726033
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Drums
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The drums book from Mike Steinel's jazz ensemble method. For a school drummer learning to read charts and hold time in a big band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Middle or high school drummers starting jazz band
- Drummers moving from concert percussion to swing feel
- Directors putting a whole section on one method
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who already comp and read charts confidently
- Anyone wanting a rock, funk or metal method
- Players expecting a full band score
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
12 x 9 inch page
Wide, short format reads well from behind a kit and stays open on a stand.
Detail 03
Entry-level jazz ensemble material
Aimed at reading a drum chart and setting up figures, not advanced independence or soloing.
Detail 04
ISBN 793596297
Pins the exact edition, so page numbers match what a director assigns to the rest of the section.
Detail 05
Method book, not a chart collection
Built to work through in order alongside a class, rather than dipped into for individual tunes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Other instruments in the ensemble each need their own book
- 02Check with your director that this is the assigned edition
- 03No sticks, kit or practice pad included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the full band arrangement?
No. It is the drums part of an ensemble method. Each instrument has a separate book and they are sold individually.
02What level is it?
Entry level for jazz ensemble. It suits a drummer with basic reading and coordination who has not played in a big band.
03Why does the ISBN matter?
It identifies the exact edition. If a director assigns page numbers, matching the ISBN keeps the whole section together.
04Can an adult beginner use it?
Yes. It is classroom material, but the pacing works for any drummer new to swing feel and reading big band parts.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Drums
3 detailsOther
- Size
- 12 inch x 9 inch
- Composer
- Mike Steinel
- Isbn
- 793596297
