Detail 01
Book 2
Picks up where Book 1 stopped. It assumes reading, basic range, and note values are already in place.
Product detailSKU #1320159954725
AlfredSound Innovations for Concert Band Book 2 E-Flat Alto Saxophone Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's second-year concert band method, alto saxophone part. For a student who has finished Book 1 and plays E-flat alto in a school band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year school band students continuing the same series
- Directors keeping a whole band on one method
- Private lessons that follow the school band curriculum
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year players who have not done Book 1
- Jazz or improvisation study
- Anyone playing tenor, bari, or soprano sax
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
E-flat alto saxophone part
Only the alto sax line. Alto reads in E-flat, so the printed notes differ from the concert pitches the band hears.
Detail 03
Concert band method
Exercises are written to line up across the band, so everyone can play the same page together in rehearsal.
Detail 04
One book per player
Parts are sold separately by instrument. Each student needs their own copy for their own instrument.
Detail 05
Red cover
All Book 2 parts share the red cover, so it is quick to separate from Book 1 in a stack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the band is on Book 2, not Book 1 or Book 3
- 02Alto sax part only — clarinet, trumpet, and others are separate purchases
- 03No instrument, reeds, or stand included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same book my kid's band uses?
Only if the director assigned Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2, and only for E-flat alto saxophone. Check the title and instrument on the director's list before ordering.
02Will this work for tenor sax?
No. Tenor is a B-flat instrument and reads a different part. You need the B-flat tenor saxophone book from the same level.
03Do I need Book 1 first?
Book 2 continues from Book 1 and assumes that material. A student starting from zero should begin with Book 1.
04Can one book cover two students?
Not practically. Each player needs the book open on their own stand, and directors typically require individual copies.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
