Detail 01
Book 1
Entry point of the series. Starts from first notes, not from assumed reading ability.
Product detailSKU #1306015597478
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Bassoon
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The bassoon book from the Tradition of Excellence Book 1 method. For a beginning bassoon student, typically in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year bassoon students in a school band class
- Private lessons where the teacher assigns this series
- Replacing a lost or worn book mid-year
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past the first year — this starts at the beginning
- Anyone needing a different instrument's part; each instrument has its own book
- Self-teachers wanting a repertoire or songbook rather than a 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
Bassoon edition
Only the bassoon part. Bass clef, bassoon fingerings, and written in a range the instrument actually plays.
Detail 03
Part of a band method series
Every instrument's Book 1 lines up, so a whole class can play the same page together.
Detail 04
Print book
Physical book that lives in the folder and gets marked up in pencil during rehearsal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument, reeds, or stand included — this is the book only
- 02Confirm your director assigns Book 1, not Book 2, before the term starts
- 03Conductor score and other instrument books are sold separately
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the right book for a total beginner?
Yes. Book 1 is the starting volume of the series and begins with first notes and basic rhythms.
02Does this work for other instruments?
No. This is the bassoon edition. Each instrument in the series has its own book with its own part.
03Do I need anything else to start?
A bassoon, reeds, and a music stand. The book covers the material; it does not include equipment.
04Can I use this without a teacher?
It is written for classroom instruction. A beginner working alone will want a teacher for reed handling, embouchure, and hand position.
