Detail 01
Guitar edition
The rhythm section chair, not a lead part. Expect to lock in with bass and drums rather than carry melody.
Product detailSKU #1281539725989
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Guitar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The guitar part book from Mike Steinel's Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble. For a guitarist taking the chair in a school jazz band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists joining a school or community jazz ensemble
- Directors ordering one book per chair
- Rock players learning to read in a big band setting
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the score or director's edition
- Players of other instruments — each part is a separate book
- Guitarists wanting solo repertoire rather than ensemble 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.
Detail 02
One part per book
Covers the guitar chair only. A full band needs a separate book for every instrument.
Detail 03
12 x 9 inch
Wide, short format that stays open on a stand, which matters when you are comping and cannot free a hand.
Detail 04
Mike Steinel, composer
One author across the series, so all part books line up bar for bar in rehearsal.
Detail 05
ISBN 793596262
Use it to confirm you are getting the guitar book rather than another part in the series.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio or accompaniment is part of this listing
- 02A hollow or semi-hollow guitar is typical for this setting but not required
- 03Order one copy per player — parts are not reproducible
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the whole set or just the guitar part?
Just guitar. Each instrument in the ensemble has its own book in the series.
02Do I need to read standard notation?
It is a notated ensemble part, so reading is expected. It is written at an entry level for students.
03Does it include a conductor score?
No. This is a student part book only.
04Why is the guitar book more than the horn book?
Part books in the series are priced individually. Guitar lists at $19.99, the F horn part at $15.99.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Guitar
3 detailsOther
- Size
- 12 inch x 9 inch
- Composer
- Mike Steinel
- Isbn
- 793596262
