Detail 01
Book 1
The entry volume of a multi-book series. You finish this and move up, so plan on buying the next one.
Product detailSKU #1273887984655
AlfredAccent on Achievement, Book 1 Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's Book 1 beginner method, in the drum and percussion track. For a first-year student working with a teacher or school ensemble.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year band students starting percussion from zero
- Players who need reading skills, not just groove
- Teachers assigning a common book across a section
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who already read rhythm notation fluently
- Self-taught players wanting grooves and fills first
- Anyone looking for song transcriptions to play along with
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
Method book, not a songbook
Content builds skills in order. Working out of sequence skips the fundamentals the later pages assume.
Detail 03
Percussion track
Written for the drum and mallet parts of a beginning band, so exercises are counting- and rudiment-driven.
Detail 04
Red cover
Series volumes are color-coded on the shelf, which matters when a section is pulling books from a shared pile.
Detail 05
Under $12
Cheap enough to buy a spare. Method books get marked up, dog-eared and left in lockers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument, sticks or practice pad included
- 02Confirm which book your school or teacher assigned before ordering
- 03A music stand makes practice sessions far more consistent
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a real drum set to use this?
No. A practice pad and a pair of sticks cover most of Book 1. Mallet material needs access to a bell kit or xylophone.
02Is this for a complete beginner?
Yes. Book 1 starts at zero — note values, counting and basic technique — and assumes no prior reading ability.
03Can I use it without a teacher?
You can work through it alone, but it is written as classroom material. A teacher catches grip and timing habits early.
04How long does Book 1 take?
Typically a school year in a band setting. Faster if you practice daily on your own.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
