Detail 01
Book 1
The entry point of a graded series. Starts at first notes and basic rhythms, not partway in.
Product detailSKU #1281740639965
AlfredAccent on Achievement Book 1 Alto Sax Book & CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner alto sax method book with a play-along CD. For a first-year student or a self-teacher starting from zero on alto.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year alto sax students working through a school band program
- Adults teaching themselves alto sax without a weekly lesson
- Practicing with accompaniment tracks instead of a metronome alone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past their first year — the material stays at beginner level
- Tenor or bari players; the parts are written for alto
- Anyone without a CD drive or way to rip the disc
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Alto sax edition
Parts are transposed for E-flat alto. A tenor player reading from this will sound in the wrong key.
Detail 03
Includes CD
Play-along accompaniment for the exercises, so practice has a pulse and a pitch reference.
Detail 04
Method book format
Sequenced lessons that build in order. Skipping ahead leaves gaps in fingering and rhythm.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument, reeds, neck strap or stand included — book and CD only
- 02You need a CD player or a computer drive to use the audio
- 03Band directors often assign a specific method; check before buying a different one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for tenor sax?
No. This edition is written for alto. Alfred publishes a separate tenor sax edition of the same book.
02Is the CD required to use the book?
No, the written lessons stand on their own. The CD adds accompaniment tracks to play along with.
03Do I need a teacher to use this?
It is sequenced to be followed on your own, though a teacher helps with embouchure and tone, which print cannot correct.
04What comes after this book?
It is Book 1 of a graded series, so the next book in the series continues the sequence.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
