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Book 1
Opening year of the series. Starts at basic note values and counting, not at a rudimental or kit level.
Product detailSKU #1306015597485
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Percussion
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-year percussion method book. For a beginning band percussionist working through snare, mallets and the basics of reading rhythm.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year school band percussion students
- Students whose band program uses Tradition of Excellence
- Beginners learning snare and mallet reading together
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players wanting groove and coordination material
- Percussionists past their first year of study
- Anyone looking for rudiment drills alone
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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Percussion edition
Written to line up with the wind editions, so the whole band can play the same exercises in rehearsal.
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Method book, sequenced
Exercises build on each other. Jumping ahead skips the counting foundation the later pages assume.
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Under $13
School-consumable pricing. Expect to write in it and replace it rather than preserve it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No sticks, practice pad, bells or drum included
- 02Percussion editions often assume access to a mallet instrument, not just snare
- 03Confirm your program uses this series before buying
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this cover drum set?
No. It's a concert band percussion method covering snare and mallet reading. Drum set players need a kit-specific method instead.
02What do I need besides the book?
A practice pad or snare and sticks at minimum. Many percussion methods also work mallet parts, so check whether your program provides bells.
03Is it for complete beginners?
Yes. Book 1 is the first year and starts with basic note values and counting.
04Will it match what the rest of my band is playing?
Yes. Tradition of Excellence prints matching editions per instrument so a full band can work through the same numbered exercises together.
