Detail 01
Book 1
Starts at the beginning: first notes, first rhythms, no prior reading assumed.
Product detailSKU #1283462205529
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Tenor Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner tenor sax method book, book one of the Standard of Excellence series. For first-year students in school band or starting private lessons.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year tenor sax students in a school band program
- Beginners starting tenor with a private teacher
- Alto players switching to tenor who want the transposition drilled in
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music fluently and want repertoire
- Alto, bari, or soprano players — they need their own edition
- Anyone looking for jazz improvisation instruction
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
Tenor sax edition
Written in the tenor's Bb transposition, so the printed notes match tenor fingerings rather than alto or concert pitch.
Detail 03
Band method series
Pages align across instruments, so a beginning band can play the same line from different books.
Detail 04
$8.50
Consumable student-book price. Later levels in the series are bought separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the program uses Standard of Excellence and not another beginning method
- 02Buy the tenor edition specifically; the alto book won't transpose correctly
- 03Book only — no reeds, neck strap, or instrument included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as the alto sax book?
No. Alto and tenor are pitched differently, so each has its own edition with the notes written to match that horn.
02Does this come with a CD?
This is the standard tenor edition of Book 1, the printed method book.
03Is Book 1 for absolute beginners?
Yes. It is the first level in the series and assumes no prior playing or note reading.
04Can I use this without a teacher?
It is a sequenced beginner method, so self-study works, though a teacher helps most with embouchure and tone early on.
