Detail 01
Book 2, not Book 1
It picks up where Book 1 ends and assumes you can already read and produce a tone.
Product detailSKU #1283462205545
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 2 Enhanced Tenor Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 2 of the Standard of Excellence method for tenor sax. For students who already finished Book 1 and are continuing in a band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year tenor sax students in a school band program
- Players who already own Standard of Excellence Book 1
- Directors keeping a full class on one method series
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have never played tenor sax
- Alto or baritone sax players — the part is written for tenor
- Adults wanting a self-teaching 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.
Detail 02
Tenor sax edition
The part is transposed for B-flat tenor. An alto or bari player reads different notes.
Detail 03
Enhanced edition
Adds accompaniment and practice audio alongside the printed pages.
Detail 04
Band method format
Every instrument book in the series lines up page by page, so a full class plays together.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check which book number the teacher assigned — Book 1 and 2 are not interchangeable.
- 02One book covers one instrument. Doubling on clarinet means a second book.
- 03No reeds, neck strap, or stand included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes. Book 2 continues the sequence and assumes the fingerings, rhythms, and range covered in Book 1.
02Will this work for alto sax?
No. Tenor is in B-flat and reads different written notes than alto. Buy the alto edition for an alto player.
03Can I teach myself from this?
It is built for a band class with a director. Self-teaching is possible but the book assumes group instruction.
04What does Enhanced mean here?
It is the version that includes play-along and accompaniment audio in addition to the printed music.
