Detail 01
Book 1
The entry level of a graded series. Assumes no prior playing and builds from first notes forward.
Product detailSKU #1306015597489
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Flute
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-level band method book for flute from Kjos. For a beginning flute player, usually a first-year school band student following a director's plan.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year school band flute students working from an assigned method
- Adults starting flute from zero with printed exercises
- Replacing a lost or worn-out first-year flute book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Flutists already reading fluently — Book 1 starts at the beginning
- Players wanting video or app-based lessons instead of print
- Anyone needing a piccolo, clarinet, or other instrument part
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
Flute-specific edition
The music is written for flute's range and fingerings. A clarinet or trumpet book will not substitute.
Detail 03
Band method format
Written so a full band can play the same page together, with each instrument on its own book.
Detail 04
Kjos publication
A school-music publisher, so this is the kind of book directors assign by name and edition.
Detail 05
Under $15
Consumable price point. Cheap enough to buy a second copy for home rather than carrying one back and forth.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — no flute, stand, or cleaning kit included
- 02Confirm your director wants Book 1 and this exact series
- 03Other instruments in the band each need their own edition
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can a beginner use this without a teacher?
You can work through it alone, but it is built around classroom band instruction. Progress is much faster with a teacher or director guiding tone and embouchure.
02Will the flute book work for my clarinet?
No. Each instrument gets its own edition with parts written for that instrument's range and fingerings. Buy the clarinet edition instead.
03What comes after Book 1?
Book 2 continues the same series at the next level. Finish Book 1 first, since the material builds in order.
04Is this new or used?
It is a new copy. Method books are consumable and often written in, so used copies frequently come marked up.
