Detail 01
Book 1
Entry point of a graded series. You start on open strings and simple rhythms, not scales you already know.
Product detailSKU #1283462205607
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Electric Bass Guitar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginning band method book for electric bass, book one of a graded series. For a new bassist who reads music, or one starting in a school program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year students in a school band or class
- Adult beginners who want to read standard notation
- Bassists whose teacher already uses this series
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who read tab only and want to keep it that way
- Anyone past first-position basics — this starts at zero
- Self-taught players wanting riffs and songs instead of 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.
Detail 02
Electric bass edition
The bass-specific part of a band method, so the exercises line up with what other instruments in the room are playing.
Detail 03
Standard notation method
Teaches reading on the bass clef. Expect note-reading drills, not chord charts or tablature.
Detail 04
$8.50
Priced as a single student part, not a package. Budget for the follow-up books as you progress.
Detail 05
Print book
Physical, and it needs to lie flat on a stand. A clip or stand with a lip helps.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Instrument, cable, amp and tuner are all separate purchases
- 02Confirm your teacher uses this series before buying — methods aren't interchangeable
- 03Book 2 is a separate purchase once you finish this one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this use tab or standard notation?
Standard notation, bass clef. It's a note-reading method, so plan on learning to read rather than following tab.
02Do I need a teacher to use it?
It's written for classroom or lesson use. A motivated adult can work through it alone, but there's no video walkthrough built in.
03Is this for upright or electric bass?
Electric bass. Upright players in a string program use a different book.
04Will it work if my band uses a different method?
Not well. Band methods are sequenced page by page, so everyone in the room needs the same series and book number.
