Detail 01
Book 1
First book in a graded series. It starts at zero and ends before advanced material, so expect to buy Book 2 later.
Product detailSKU #1281045521942
AlfredAccent on Achievement, Book 1 - Electric Bass
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 1 method book for electric bass, part of the Accent on Achievement series. For a first-year bass player, usually in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year bass students starting in a school band class
- Bassists whose band program already uses Accent on Achievement
- Adults restarting bass who want a structured page-one start
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read notation and play in time
- Anyone wanting tab-only or by-ear pop-song learning
- Upright bass students needing bowing and position work
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
Electric bass edition
Bass-specific part written to line up with the same series in other instruments, so a whole band can play together.
Detail 03
Method book, not a songbook
Content builds skills in order — notes, rhythms, exercises — rather than collecting finished songs to play.
Detail 04
Print book under $12
Cheap enough to buy alongside the instrument, and easy to replace if a student loses or wrecks it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Editions are instrument-specific — confirm your class needs the electric bass one
- 02No instrument, cable, amp or tuner comes with it
- 03Check with the band director that Book 1 is the assigned level
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this tab or standard notation?
It's a school band method, so it teaches standard bass-clef notation. Students learn to read music rather than follow tab numbers.
02Can I use this on my own without a teacher?
Yes, it's sequenced to build up in order. It's written for classroom use, so a teacher or a bandmate helps with tone and timing feedback.
03Will it work with the other instruments in my band?
Yes. Each instrument's Book 1 in this series is paged to match, so the class plays the same exercises together.
04What comes after this?
Book 1 is the first level of the series. Once you finish it, you move to the next book in Accent on Achievement.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Electric Bass
