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Book 1
The first level of a graded series. Opens with a few notes and adds rhythms and keys gradually.
Product detailSKU #1306015597491
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Tenor Sax
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-level band method book for tenor sax from Kjos. For a beginning tenor player, typically a first-year student in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year school band tenor sax students following a director
- Doublers picking up tenor and wanting a graded start
- Buying a second copy so one stays at home
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past first-year material — this starts from zero
- Alto or bari sax players; those parts differ
- Anyone wanting jazz improvisation instruction from page one
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
Tenor sax edition
Written for tenor's transposition. An alto or flute book will sound in the wrong key against the band.
Detail 03
Band method format
Every instrument's edition lines up page for page so the full ensemble rehearses together.
Detail 04
Kjos publication
A school-music publisher, so this is a series directors assign by name, level, and instrument.
Detail 05
$12.99
Consumable price. Students write in these, so replacing a lost copy is cheap.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — no sax, reeds, neck strap, or swab
- 02Verify the director wants Book 1, tenor edition specifically
- 03Stock spare reeds; a beginner goes through them fast
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can a tenor player use the alto sax book?
No. Alto and tenor are pitched differently and their parts are written differently. Playing the alto book on tenor puts you in the wrong key.
02Does this teach jazz?
It is a beginning band method covering reading, tone, and fundamentals. Jazz styling and improvisation are separate study.
03What comes next after this book?
Book 2 continues the same series. The material is sequential, so finish Book 1 before moving up.
04Is this usable for a total beginner?
Yes. It assumes no playing experience and starts with first notes. A teacher still helps most with embouchure and air support.
