Detail 01
Book 1
Starts from no reading ability. The first pages cover a handful of notes, not full songs.
Product detailSKU #1306015597490
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Electric Bass
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-level band method book for electric bass from Kjos. For a beginning bass player learning to read a written part alongside an ensemble.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year students playing electric bass in a school ensemble
- Bassists who play by ear and want to read notation
- Replacing an assigned first-year bass book mid-semester
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read bass clef comfortably
- Anyone wanting tab-first or riff-based instruction
- Upright bass students needing a dedicated string 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
Electric bass edition
Written for the bass part specifically. A guitar or tuba book covers different ranges and won't line up.
Detail 03
Band method format
Paced so the bass part fits with the rest of the ensemble playing the same page.
Detail 04
Kjos publication
A school-music publisher, so directors typically specify this series and level by name.
Detail 05
$12.99
Consumable pricing. Expect to write in it and to move on to the next book within a year.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — bass, amp, cable, and strap are separate
- 02Check whether your director assigned Book 1 of this series
- 03A tuner and a stand make daily practice sessions go faster
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this use tab or standard notation?
It is a band method, so it teaches reading standard notation in bass clef. That is the point of the book rather than a side feature.
02Can I use this for upright bass?
This edition is written for electric bass. Upright players need a method that addresses bowing and upright fingering.
03Is this enough to learn bass on my own?
It gives structured reading and technique material. Working with a teacher or a director fills in tone, hand position, and timing feedback.
04What if I already play guitar?
Reading and left-hand experience transfer, and you may move quickly. The material still starts from the first notes on bass.
