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Book 1
Entry point of a graded series. Starts from no reading ability and builds through the first year of playing.
Product detailSKU #1306015597486
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Bari Sax
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-year band method book for baritone saxophone. For a student starting bari sax in a school band program, or a director standardizing on this series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning band students on their first year of bari sax
- Classrooms already using Tradition of Excellence across sections
- Adult beginners who want a paced, sequential starting point
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past their first year who need Book 2 or higher
- Alto or tenor players — those are separate editions
- Anyone wanting jazz improvisation 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.
Detail 02
Baritone sax edition
The part is written for bari's range and key. A trumpet or cello book will not line up with it.
Detail 03
Tradition of Excellence series
Every instrument in the band gets a matched book, so a full section can play the same page together.
Detail 04
KJOS publisher
A standard school band publisher, so directors are likely to already know and assign this series.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm with the director which book number and series the class is using
- 02No instrument, reeds, mouthpiece, or music stand included
- 03Bari sax editions are printed separately — check the cover says Bari Sax
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use the alto sax book instead?
No. Each instrument has its own edition of Book 1. Buy the baritone sax version so the parts match what the rest of the band is playing.
02Is this for a total beginner?
Yes. Book 1 is the first book in the series and assumes no prior playing or reading experience.
03What comes after this?
Book 2 in the same Tradition of Excellence series, typically used in the second year.
04Does it work for self-teaching?
It is written for a band class with a director, but the sequence is gradual enough to follow alone if you are patient.
