Detail 01
Book 1
Starts from zero — first notes, first slide positions, basic rhythms. No prior reading ability assumed.
Product detailSKU #1283462205559
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Trombone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-year trombone method book from the Standard of Excellence series. For a beginning student in a school band program using this method.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year trombone students in a school band program
- A beginner starting trombone with a private teacher
- Replacing a lost or worn Book 1 mid-year
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Students past their first year — move up to Book 2
- Programs using a different method series
- Self-teaching adults wanting detailed written explanation
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
Trombone-specific edition
Slide position charts and range are written for trombone. Other instruments in the band use their own matching book.
Detail 03
Bass clef
Standard trombone notation. Nothing to transpose or convert.
Detail 04
Part book, not a score
Shows the trombone line only. Exercises are numbered to line up with the rest of the band.
Detail 05
$8.50
Cheap enough to keep a spare in the case, which matters when a lost book stalls a student mid-semester.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your program uses Standard of Excellence, not another method
- 02Check whether your band is on the Enhanced edition or the original
- 03Book only — no trombone, slide oil, or stand included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the right book for a total beginner?
Yes. Book 1 assumes no experience — it starts with first notes and slide positions and builds from there.
02What comes after this?
Book 2 in the same series continues the sequence. Wait until your student or program has finished Book 1 before moving up.
03Will this match what the rest of the band is playing?
Yes, as long as everyone is on Standard of Excellence Book 1. Exercises are numbered so the whole band works the same page together.
04Does it include a CD or recordings?
This is the printed book. Nothing else is included in the purchase.
