Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “Why We Can't Have Nice Things” — Jazz Ensemble
You're viewing the Guitar part for Why We Can't Have Nice Things by Gordon Goodwin . Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.
Composer
Gordon Goodwin
Grade / Level
Grade: 6 (Professional / Very Advanced)
Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Individual Parts
19 + Score
Woodwinds 5 parts
Brass 8 parts
1st B-flat Trumpet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd B-flat Trumpet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
3rd B-flat Trumpet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
4th B-flat Trumpet$3.00
Individual part · PDF
1st Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
2nd Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
3rd Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
4th Trombone$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Strings 3 parts
Guitar Chords$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Guitar$3.00
Individual part · PDF
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String Bass$3.00
Individual part · PDF
Percussion 1 part
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “Why We Can't Have Nice Things”?
This Jazz Ensemble arrangement includes 19 individual parts: E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 4th B-flat Trumpet, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, 4th Trombone, Guitar Chords, Guitar, String Bass, 1st Percussion, Piano Accompaniment, Drums. A conductor score is also available separately.
Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?
Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.
What grade level is “Why We Can't Have Nice Things”?
“Why We Can't Have Nice Things” is rated Grade: 6 (Professional / Very Advanced), written for Jazz Ensemble.
How many copies of each part come with the full set?
The full set includes the following quantities:
| Part | Copies |
|---|---|
| Conductor Score | 1 |
| E-flat Alto Saxophone | 1 |
| 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | 1 |
| B-flat Tenor Saxophone | 1 |
| 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | 1 |
| E-flat Baritone Saxophone | 1 |
| 1st B-flat Trumpet | 1 |
| 2nd B-flat Trumpet | 1 |
| 3rd B-flat Trumpet | 1 |
| 4th B-flat Trumpet | 1 |
| 1st Trombone | 1 |
| 2nd Trombone | 1 |
| 3rd Trombone | 1 |
| 4th Trombone | 1 |
| Guitar Chords | 1 |
| Guitar | 1 |
| String Bass | 1 |
| 1st Percussion | 1 |
| Piano Accompaniment | 1 |
| Drums | 1 |
How are the parts delivered?
Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.