Detail 01
Piano part, not a full score
Contains the piano line only. The director's score is a separate book.
Product detailSKU #1281539725950
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Piano
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Piano part book for the Essential Elements jazz ensemble method. For the pianist in a school big band using this series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School jazz band pianists working through the method with their group
- Learning to comp from chord symbols in an ensemble
- Rhythm section players locking in with bass and drums
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Solo piano study — the part assumes a band around it
- Players wanting classical piano technique or repertoire
- Groups using a different method series
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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Rhythm section role
Piano parts in this series lean on comping from chord symbols rather than fully written-out passages.
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12 x 9 inch
Standard band-book size. Fits a piano music desk and a band folder.
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Written by Mike Steinel
Same author across the series, so the piano book lines up with every other instrument's book.
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Jazz ensemble method
Focus is swing feel, voicings and section playing, not beginner note-reading.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your band uses Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble before ordering
- 02Piano book only — bass, drums, horns each need their own
- 03You need to read chord symbols, not just written notes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a beginner piano book?
No. It teaches jazz ensemble playing and assumes you already read music and play at an intermediate level.
02Does it include other instrument parts?
No. This is the piano book alone. Every player in the ensemble needs their own instrument's book.
03Can I use it for solo practice?
You can work through the parts, but they are written to function inside a full ensemble with bass, drums and horns.
04Does it come with audio?
The book covers the printed piano part. Anything beyond that is not part of this item.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Piano
3 detailsOther
- Size
- 12 inch x 9 inch
- Composer
- Mike Steinel
- Isbn
- 793596270
