Detail 01
Basic Course 1B, not Prep B
The Basic Course starts older, around 7 and up, and covers ground faster than the Prep line.
Product detailSKU #1281204296959
AlfredAlfred's Basic Piano Course Notespeller Book 1B
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Note-reading drill book supplementing Alfred's Basic Piano Course Level 1B. For students working through that method with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students at Level 1B who guess notes instead of reading
- Teachers assigning written homework between lessons
- Older beginners in the Basic Course, not the Prep line
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting pieces to play — this has none
- Students not following Alfred's Basic Course sequence
- Players who already read both clefs quickly
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
Notespeller format
Written note-naming puzzles only. No new technique, no repertoire. It reinforces reading the lesson book introduces.
Detail 03
1B level
Builds on the note range from 1A, so it reaches further above and below middle C than the first book.
Detail 04
Consumable workbook
Students write directly in it. Plan on a fresh copy per student rather than passing it down.
Detail 05
Under $10
Cheap enough to add alongside lesson, theory and technic books without much thought.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the student is in Basic 1B, not Prep Course B
- 02Lesson Book 1B is a separate purchase
- 03No audio, app access or answer CD included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes after this?
The Basic Course continues into Level 2 books. Alfred publishes matching Notespeller volumes further along the same sequence.
02Prep Course B or Basic 1B?
Prep is for children starting around age 5. Basic 1B suits students who began around 7 or older. Match whichever lesson book the student uses.
03Does it teach how to play?
No. It only drills naming notes on the staff. The Lesson Book covers playing, hand position and new material.
04Can I use it with a different method?
The note sequence is timed to Alfred's Basic Course. With another method the drills may arrive before or after the student needs them.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
