Detail 01
Book 3
Third in the sequence, so it assumes the range, key signatures and rhythms covered in Books 1 and 2.
Product detailSKU #1274034475134
Hal LeonardEssential Technique for Band - Bb Bass Clarinet 3 Book/Online Audio
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 3 bass clarinet part for the Essential Technique for Band method, with online audio, for students continuing past the first two books.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass clarinet students continuing the Essential Elements band sequence
- Third-year band players working on technique and scale studies
- Practicing with recorded accompaniment when the full band is unavailable
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — this is Book 3, not a starting method
- Soprano Bb clarinet players, who need the separate clarinet edition
- Players wanting jazz or improvisation material rather than concert band technique
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
Bb bass clarinet part
Written for bass clarinet transposition and range specifically. A soprano clarinet book will not substitute.
Detail 03
Online audio
Accompaniment streams or downloads with a code in the book rather than shipping on a disc.
Detail 04
Technique focus
Weighted toward scales, chorales and exercises rather than full band arrangements to perform.
Detail 05
12 x 9 inch
Standard band folio size, so it fits a school music folder and sits on a stand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is accessed online via a code — no CD in the book
- 02This is one part; the rest of the band needs matching instrument books
- 03Confirm your director wants Book 3, not Book 1 or 2
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include a CD?
No. The audio is online, accessed with the code printed in the book. You will need an internet connection to stream or download it.
02Can a regular clarinet player use this book?
No. It is written for Bb bass clarinet range and transposition. Soprano clarinet has a separate edition.
03Do I need Books 1 and 2 first?
This is Book 3 and builds on the earlier books. Starting here without that groundwork will leave gaps.
04Is this a jazz book?
No. Essential Technique for Band is concert band material focused on technique, scales and chorales.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Bb Bass Clarinet 3 Book/Online Audio
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12.0 inch
- Width
- 9.0 inch
