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Book 1
First book in a graded series. Starts from no reading or playing ability and builds through the first year.
Product detailSKU #1306015597488
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Trumpet
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-year band method book for trumpet. For a student starting trumpet in school band, or anyone wanting a graded first-year sequence.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning band students in their first year on trumpet
- Band programs already using Tradition of Excellence across all sections
- Adult beginners restarting trumpet from the ground up
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and want etudes or solos
- Second-year students, who need Book 2
- Trombone, horn, or sax players — separate editions
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
Trumpet edition
Written for trumpet's key and range with fingerings shown. A different instrument's book will not match.
Detail 03
Tradition of Excellence series
Matched books across the full band, so the whole class plays the same page at the same time.
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KJOS publisher
A common school band publisher, so this series is often the one a director assigns by default.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the director's assigned series and book number before buying
- 02No trumpet, mouthpiece, valve oil, or stand included
- 03Check the cover says Trumpet — editions differ per instrument
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this teach a total beginner?
Yes. Book 1 starts at the beginning, covering first notes, rhythms, and reading before moving on.
02Will a cornet player be able to use it?
Yes. Cornet uses the same fingerings and key as trumpet, so the trumpet part works directly.
03What book comes next?
Book 2 of Tradition of Excellence, generally used in the second year of the program.
04Can I share one book between two students?
Not practically. Each student needs their own for class use and for practicing at home.
