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Book 2
Continues from Book 1. Jumping in cold means missing the fingering and reading groundwork it assumes.
Product detailSKU #1283462205509
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 2 Enhanced Alto Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second-book band method for alto saxophone, enhanced edition. For students continuing a school band sequence, not self-taught beginners.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year alto sax students in a school band program
- Private lesson students following the same series as their band
- Replacing a lost or worn classroom copy mid-semester
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners who skipped Book 1
- Tenor or baritone sax players — wrong part book
- Players wanting jazz improvisation or pop repertoire
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 transposed key. Tenor and bari players need their own editions to play in tune together.
Detail 03
Enhanced edition
A distinct version from the plain Book 2 alto printing. Check which one your director assigned.
Detail 04
$12.99
Costs more than the standard books in this series, so verify the edition before ordering a class set.
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Single-instrument part book
Only the alto line. Concert-pitch instruments in the same room use different books at the same page.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director wants the Enhanced edition and not the standard Book 2
- 02Reeds, ligature and neck strap are not part of this purchase
- 03Check whether your program starts the year in Book 1 or Book 2
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for tenor sax too?
No. This is the alto edition. Tenor and baritone saxophone have separate books in the series.
02What is the Enhanced version?
It is a separately published edition of Book 2 for alto sax. Ask your director which edition your class is using.
03Can I use this to teach myself?
It is built for band class with a director. Working alone, you will need a teacher for tone and embouchure.
04Does it work with other instruments?
Yes, within the same series and book number. Standard of Excellence editions are written to be played together.
