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Alto sax edition
In E-flat. A tenor player reading this will be a fifth off from the group.
Product detailSKU #1283462205578
KJOSFirst Performance Alto Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kjos First Performance book for alto saxophone. An early-stage band book for a student who already has an instrument and a director assigning the series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning alto sax players in a school band class
- Directors who need one matching title per section
- Replacing a lost or destroyed sax book mid-semester
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor or bari sax players — the transposition is wrong
- Players past their first year who need harder material
- Anyone wanting jazz improvisation or solo repertoire
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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First Performance level
Aimed at players in their earliest ensemble playing, not advanced technique work.
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Single-instrument part book
Only the alto sax line. Piano accompaniment or full score is not part of this.
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$7.99 paperback
Priced as a school consumable — expect a thin softcover, not a durable bound edition.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the exact series and level your director assigned; titles look similar
- 02Nothing but the book — no reeds, neck strap, or instrument included
- 03Softcover books at this price bend and tear in a backpack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for tenor sax?
No. This is the alto edition in E-flat. Tenor players need the tenor sax edition to play in tune with the band.
02Does it include audio or accompaniment tracks?
This is the print alto sax part. If your class needs accompaniment material, ask your director which companion product they use.
03Is this enough to teach myself sax?
It is written as ensemble class material. A private teacher or band director makes a big difference at this stage.
04Should I buy the sax book or the percussion book for my kid?
Buy the edition matching the instrument they play. The parts are not interchangeable between instruments.
