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Book 3
Third level in a graded sequence. Assumes the range, keys and rhythms covered in Books 1 and 2.
Product detailSKU #1283462205486
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 3 Tenor Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The tenor sax edition of Standard of Excellence, Book 3. For a student who has finished Books 1 and 2, usually in a school band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second- or third-year band students on tenor sax
- Players whose director assigns this specific method
- Lesson students needing graded material after Book 2
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year saxophonists — begin with Book 1
- Alto sax players; the transposition is different
- Anyone after jazz etudes or solo 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.
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Tenor sax edition
Written in Bb transposition for tenor. An alto player reading from this will sound a fifth off.
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Part of a band method series
All instruments share page numbers, so a full band rehearses the same lesson from different books.
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Under $10
Consumable classroom material. Buying used saves little and the previous student's markings stay in it.
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KJOS
A school music publisher. Directors usually specify publisher and level exactly, so match the assignment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm it's Book 3 and tenor, not alto — the two are not interchangeable
- 02This is one part only; other players buy their own edition
- 03No instrument, reeds, ligature or stand included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the tenor book different from the alto book?
Yes. Tenor is a Bb instrument and alto is Eb, so the printed notes differ. Use the edition matching your horn.
02Do I need Books 1 and 2 first?
Yes for most students. Book 3 continues directly from Book 2 without reteaching the basics.
03What year of band is Book 3?
Typically the third year of a program, though pacing varies. The director sets when the class moves up.
04Will this work for private lessons?
Yes. It's a graded sequence a teacher can assign week to week, though it's written for ensemble class use.
