Detail 01
Book 1
Starts from note reading and counting basics, so it assumes no prior experience.
Product detailSKU #1281045521958
AlfredAccent on Achievement, Book 1 - Combined Percussion S.D. B.D. Access. & Mallet Percussion
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The Korena take
First-year band method book for percussion, covering snare, bass drum, accessories and mallet instruments in one volume. For a student starting in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning percussionists in a school band using Accent on Achievement
- Students who must cover both battery and mallet parts
- Parents buying the assigned Book 1 percussion edition
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players wanting groove, fills and rock beats
- Self-teaching adults with no instructor or ensemble
- Anyone past first-year reading who needs Book 2
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
Combined percussion edition
One book instead of separate snare and mallet volumes, so nothing extra to buy mid-year.
Detail 03
S.D. and B.D. content
Snare and bass drum parts, meaning rudimentary sticking and counting rather than drum set coordination.
Detail 04
Mallet percussion included
You also read pitched notation on bells or xylophone, so the student learns actual pitches, not just rhythm.
Detail 05
Accessories section
Covers auxiliary parts like cymbals and triangle that show up constantly in band literature.
Detail 06
$15.30
Priced as a consumable school method book, so replacing a lost copy is not a big hit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director assigned the combined percussion edition, not a separate snare book
- 02No instrument, sticks, mallets or practice pad included
- 03Book 1 only — later years need the next book in the series
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this cover drum set?
No. It is built around concert percussion — snare drum, bass drum, accessories and mallet instruments. Drum set players should look at a kit-specific method instead.
02Do I need a bell kit for this?
The mallet percussion sections use pitched notation, so you need bells or another mallet instrument to play them. Snare sections can be worked on a practice pad.
03Is this for a complete beginner?
Yes. Book 1 is the entry point in the series and starts with basic note reading and counting.
04Do I need separate snare and mallet books?
No. This is the combined edition, so both are in one volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Combined Percussion S.D. B.D. Access. & Mallet Percussion
