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Book 1
First-year material. Starts at the beginning of note reading, not a refresher for lapsed players.
Product detailSKU #1306015597483
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Alto Sax
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner alto sax method book, first year of study. For a student starting band or a self-teaching adult who needs a structured starting point.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School band students on alto sax in their first year
- Adults teaching themselves alto sax from zero
- Private lesson students whose teacher uses this series
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and want repertoire
- Tenor, soprano or bari sax players — this is alto-specific
- Anyone wanting audio-along tracks bundled in the price
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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Alto sax edition
Written in the alto's transposition. Parts line up with other Tradition of Excellence books in a band setting.
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Method book, not repertoire
Exercises build in order. Skipping around undercuts the sequence it's built on.
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Under $13
Priced as a consumable school book. Expect to replace it rather than keep it pristine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument, reeds, neck strap or mouthpiece included
- 02Confirm your band program uses this series and not a competing method
- 03Ensure it's the alto edition — other instrument editions won't match
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instrument is this book for?
Alto saxophone specifically. Tradition of Excellence prints separate editions for each instrument, and the parts are written to fit together when a band plays them at once.
02Is this for total beginners?
Yes. Book 1 is the first year of the series and assumes no prior playing or note reading.
03Does it come with audio tracks or a CD?
Nothing beyond the book itself is included here. Check the publisher's site for any companion audio associated with the series.
04Do I need a teacher to use it?
It's built for classroom or lesson use with an instructor, but the sequence is clear enough to work through alone if you're patient.
