Detail 01
Horn in F
The part is transposed for F horn. A Bb or concert-pitch book will not line up with the band.
Product detailSKU #1320159954783
AlfredSound Innovations for Concert Band Book 2 Horn in F
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second-level horn in F book from Alfred's Sound Innovations concert band series. For a school band player moving past first-year material.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year horn students continuing the same series
- Concert bands running the whole class through matching books
- Practice at home between band rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year players who haven't completed Book 1
- Mellophone or marching-band-specific study
- Players after solo repertoire instead of graded exercises
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.
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Book 2
Continues from the first book. Jumping in here skips the embouchure and reading basics it assumes.
Detail 03
Concert band series
Parallel books exist for the other band instruments, so a full class works through the same material.
Detail 04
Single-part book
Covers the horn line only. Each horn player in the section needs a copy.
Detail 05
Under $12
Cheap enough to replace mid-year, which matters for a book that lives in a band folder.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your director uses Sound Innovations, not a competing band method
- 02Verify the part is horn in F and not another transposition
- 03Ask whether the program wants the version with audio tracks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for mellophone?
Not directly. This is written for horn in F. Mellophone players in marching programs are usually given a different transposed part.
02Do I need Book 1?
Yes, in most cases. Book 2 starts from where the first book finishes and does not re-teach the fundamentals.
03Is this the string orchestra version?
No. This is the concert band line. Sound Innovations publishes the two as separate, non-interchangeable series.
04Can I share one book with another horn player?
It works at a stand in rehearsal but not for home practice. Most programs require one copy per student.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
