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Book 1
The entry point of the series. Starts from first notes, so it will be slow going if you already play.
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KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced Tenor Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 1 tenor sax part from the KJOS Standard of Excellence Enhanced series. The starting book for a student beginning tenor sax in band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year band student starting on tenor saxophone
- Beginner taking private lessons alongside school band
- Parents replacing a lost or worn first-year book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, bari or soprano sax players — wrong transposition
- Students past their first year of playing
- Self-teaching adults wanting a jazz or improvisation method
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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Tenor sax specific
Tenor is a B-flat horn. The alto book is in a different key and will not line up in class.
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Enhanced edition
The revised version of the series. Buy the same edition your director assigned so page numbers match in rehearsal.
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Part book, not a score
You see your line only. It is built to be played alongside the rest of the band's matching books.
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$12.99
Standard band-method pricing. Most students go through Books 1 through 3 across three school years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your director wants the Enhanced edition specifically
- 02Confirm you play tenor, not alto — the books are not interchangeable
- 03Softcover book. Nothing else is included; no reeds or instrument
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for alto sax?
No. Tenor and alto are pitched differently and read different parts. Get the alto sax book for an alto.
02Which book do I start with?
Book 1. It is the first in the sequence and assumes no prior playing experience on the instrument.
03What does Enhanced mean here?
It is the name of this revised edition of the series. Match it to what your band director assigned so everyone is on the same page numbers.
04Is this for jazz band?
No. This is the concert band method book. The jazz ensemble books in this series are separate.
