Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Book 2: Drums by Mike Steinel | Intermediate Level 3 | Jazz Drum Method for Students and School Bands with Online Audio for Practice Rehearsal and Performance
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Mike Steinel’s Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Book 2 - Drums is an intermediate Level 3 instructional method designed for developing jazz drummers in school ensembles or individual study. Written by jazz educator Mike Steinel, this book builds on foundational skills from Book 1 while guiding students toward stronger timekeeping, stylistic confidence, and a deeper understanding of their role within a jazz ensemble.
Ideal for classroom use or guided self-study, this method presents a clear, progressive sequence of lessons that reflect real ensemble playing. Drummers work through daily warm-ups, rehearsal-focused exercises, and style-based studies that prepare them for authentic jazz performance. Each unit concludes with a full band piece, helping students apply concepts in a musical, performance-ready context while reinforcing ensemble awareness.
The included online audio access features recordings of all exercises, full ensemble arrangements, and sample solos. With flexible playback tools for adjusting tempo, looping sections, changing keys, and isolating parts, students can tailor practice sessions to their level and improve timing, feel, and coordination more effectively.
As players explore swing, Latin, and additional jazz styles, they develop both technical control and stylistic understanding shaped by the musical traditions behind the genre. The integration of listening, playing, and context helps drummers connect their part to the full band, making rehearsals more engaging and performances more cohesive.
Whether used in a school jazz band program or for structured individual practice, this book supports steady progression and musical growth. It is a strong choice for students, teachers, and developing drummers looking to advance their jazz ensemble skills with confidence.
Ideal for classroom use or guided self-study, this method presents a clear, progressive sequence of lessons that reflect real ensemble playing. Drummers work through daily warm-ups, rehearsal-focused exercises, and style-based studies that prepare them for authentic jazz performance. Each unit concludes with a full band piece, helping students apply concepts in a musical, performance-ready context while reinforcing ensemble awareness.
The included online audio access features recordings of all exercises, full ensemble arrangements, and sample solos. With flexible playback tools for adjusting tempo, looping sections, changing keys, and isolating parts, students can tailor practice sessions to their level and improve timing, feel, and coordination more effectively.
As players explore swing, Latin, and additional jazz styles, they develop both technical control and stylistic understanding shaped by the musical traditions behind the genre. The integration of listening, playing, and context helps drummers connect their part to the full band, making rehearsals more engaging and performances more cohesive.
Whether used in a school jazz band program or for structured individual practice, this book supports steady progression and musical growth. It is a strong choice for students, teachers, and developing drummers looking to advance their jazz ensemble skills with confidence.
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