Detail 01
Book 1
Starts at the absolute beginning: first notes, first rhythms. Assumes no prior reading ability.
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KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced Alto Sax
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The Korena take
Beginner method book for alto sax, book one of the Standard of Excellence series, with an included enhancement disc. For first-year students and school band programs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year alto sax students in a school band program
- Private lesson students starting from zero note reading
- Adults teaching themselves alto sax from scratch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and want repertoire
- Anyone playing tenor, bari, or soprano sax
- Self-guided jazz improvisation study
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
Alto sax edition
Written in the alto's Eb transposition. Notes on the page match alto fingerings, not tenor or concert pitch.
Detail 03
Enhanced edition
Includes an accompaniment/practice disc alongside the printed pages, so home practice has a play-along part.
Detail 04
Band method series
Same page numbers across instruments, so a whole band can play the same line together from different books.
Detail 05
$12.99
Priced as a consumable student book. Expect to buy the next level separately once book one is finished.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your teacher or band director uses Standard of Excellence, not a different method
- 02Buy the alto edition specifically — the other horns need their own book
- 03No instrument, reeds, or neck strap included; this is the book only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the right book for a beginner?
Yes. Book 1 is the entry point in the series and starts with first notes and basic rhythm reading.
02Can a tenor sax player use this?
No. Alto and tenor are in different keys, so the printed notes won't line up. Get the tenor edition.
03What does Enhanced mean?
The Enhanced version adds a disc with practice and accompaniment material alongside the printed book.
04Will this work with my school band?
If the program uses Standard of Excellence, yes. The series is written so different instruments play matching pages together.
