Detail 01
Book 1
First book in a graded series. Begins with first notes and basic rhythm, no prior reading assumed.
Product detailSKU #1281740639966
AlfredAccent on Achievement Book 1 Tenor Sax Book & CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner tenor sax method book with a play-along CD. For a first-year student or a self-teacher starting from zero on tenor.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year tenor sax students in a school band
- Adults starting tenor sax without regular lessons
- Practice sessions that need accompaniment rather than a bare metronome
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players beyond their first year of tenor
- Alto players — the parts are transposed for tenor
- Anyone with no way to play a CD
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
Tenor sax edition
Written for B-flat tenor. An alto player reading these parts will be in the wrong key.
Detail 03
Includes CD
Accompaniment tracks for the exercises, giving tempo and pitch reference during practice.
Detail 04
Method book format
Lessons build in sequence. Jumping ahead skips fingerings and rhythms later pages assume you know.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book and CD only — no instrument, reeds, strap or stand
- 02Requires a CD player or computer drive for the audio
- 03Check with the band director first; programs often standardize on one method
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can an alto player use this book?
No. Tenor is pitched in B-flat and alto in E-flat. Alfred publishes a separate alto edition.
02Is this the same book as the alto version?
Same method and sequence, transposed for tenor. Buy the edition matching your horn.
03Can I use it without a teacher?
Yes, the lessons are ordered for self-study. A teacher still helps with embouchure and tone.
04Does it cover reading music from scratch?
It starts at the beginning of the series, so no prior reading experience is assumed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
