Details
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Improvisation
- Artist:
- Mike Steinel
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 52
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.135 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.54 pounds
SKU: HL.841354
A Comprehensive Method for Jazz Style and Improvisation. Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble. Instruction, Jazz. Softcover Media Online. 52 pages. Hal Leonard #841354. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.841354).ISBN 9780793596287. UPC: 073999945225. 9.0x12.0x0.135 inches.
Building Blocks of Music Are you a bass player interested in learning jazz? Did you recently join the jazz band at school? Or maybe you're a music teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? If so, you're in the right place! Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble – Bass is an excellent place to start. This educational method book gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. Designed for players with 1-2 years playing experience, but no prior jazz experience necessary!) this method features a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun. Enable Learning & Spark Creativity The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Bass players will develop a foundation of jazz basics with this comprehensive method for jazz style and improvisation. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, familiar songs, basic improvisation, and more. Learn Basic Jazz Theory Whether you're just beginning your jazz journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements – Jazz Ensemble Method books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. Concepts covered in this book include: improvisation made easy, starting with two-measure phrases; scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format; play-along tracks for every exercise included; seven full band arrangements; sample solos; information on jazz musicians; and jazz history. My EE Library Access Included This book includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online–available for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Playing along with the accompaniment tracks is an excellent way to hear how jazz is played. Start your jazz journey with a method you can trust!
Jingle Bells
Riffin' Around
Boppin' Around
Salsa Caliente
A-Tisket A-Tasket
Ballin' the Jack
Ja-Da
London Bridge
St. Louis Blues
When The Saints Go Marching In
- More by this Composer:
- Mike Steinel Mike Steinel Flute Mike Steinel Tenor Saxophone Mike Steinel Alto Saxophone
- Artists:
- Mike Steinel
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4 Rating
2 reviews
Emily R.
Dec 14, 2025
As a collaborative musician, understanding all ensemble parts is crucial. While this is a bass method, it clearly lays out the rhythmic and harmonic foundations that bass provides in a jazz setting. Observing how these "Beginning Grade 1-2" basslines are developed gives valuable insight into effective accompaniment texture and support for soloists or vocalists in a jazz context.
David K.
Dec 14, 2025
While a method book, "Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble – Bass" provides a robust start for understanding jazz bass lines. It covers fundamental theory and improvisation, essential building blocks for any session player. The "seven full band arrangements" are good practice for ensemble playing. It's a great tool for developing the skills needed for accurate and adaptable gigging.
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This score is ideal for Beginning to Intermediate jazz instrumentalists, specifically Bass players, looking for structured instruction in jazz style and improvisation. This Jazz Ensemble Bass part book is perfect for developing fundamental skills, allowing musicians to benefit from its clear pedagogical focus, comprehensive method, and included audio access which is crucial for stylistic learning in jazz.
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