A magnetic head capable of increasing the data transfer rate during recording and/or reproduction, while improving the accuracy of tracking control is provided. The magnetic head for magnetically recording and/or reproducing data from magnetic disk media is constructed by: a head slider for approaching or contacting the magnetic disk media; rails or pads formed on the head slider; and head elements provided on the rails or the pads; wherein a plurality of head elements are provided on one of the rails or the pads at intervals along the track arrangement direction of the magnetic disk media.