Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Drums

Building Blocks of Music. Are you a drummer interested in learning to play in a jazz ensemble? 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 – Drums 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. Drummers 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.

Song List

• Ballin' The Jack
• Boppin' Around
• Ja-Da
• Jingle Bells
• London Bridge
• Riffin' Around
• St. Louis Blues
• Salsa Caliente
• A-Tisket A-Tasket
• When The Saints Go Marching In

Product Details 

• ISBN: 9780793596294
• UPC: 073999491647
• Width: 9.0"
• Length: 12.0"
• Page Count: 64 Pages