Detail 01
Book 2, not Book 1
Picks up mid-method. Assumes note reading, basic fingerings and rhythm are already in place.
Product detailSKU #1283462205624
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 2 Tenor Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 2 of a band method for tenor sax, continuing from Book 1. For students already reading music and playing in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year tenor sax students in a school band
- Private lesson students following the Standard of Excellence sequence
- Players who finished Book 1 and need the next stage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have never played tenor sax
- Alto sax players — the parts are pitched differently
- Self-teaching adults wanting jazz 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
Tenor sax edition
Written in B-flat transposition for tenor. Alto and bari editions are separate books and will not line up.
Detail 03
Band method, not a solo book
Parts are scored so a full band can play the same page together, each on its own instrument.
Detail 04
Under $10
Priced as a consumable student book. Schools commonly require students buy their own copy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director uses Standard of Excellence and wants Book 2 this year
- 02Check the instrument — tenor, alto and bari editions are not interchangeable
- 03No sax, reeds, or accessories included; this is the book alone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
Book 2 continues directly from Book 1's material. Starting here without that foundation means skipping the note reading and fingering groundwork it assumes.
02Can an alto sax player use this?
No. Tenor is a different transposition, so the printed notes will not match what an alto player needs. Buy the alto edition instead.
03Is this the same as the Enhanced version?
This is the standard Book 2 tenor sax edition. If your director specified a different version, order exactly what they listed.
04Will one book cover the whole school year?
Directors typically work through a book over a year or more. Check your program's pacing with the director.
