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Lettered level E
A later book in a sequence, not a starting point. Buying it first leaves the student lost.
Product detailSKU #1281204296984
AlfredAlfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Lesson Book E
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Level E lesson book from Alfred's Prep Course, the pre-reading series for young starters. Buy only if the student has worked through the earlier lettered books.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students finishing Prep Course Level D
- Teachers replacing a worn or lost Level E copy
- Continuing a course already started in a lesson studio
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- New students — the earlier Prep Course books come first
- Adult beginners, who outgrow the pace quickly
- Anyone wanting technique drills or performance pieces
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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Prep Course, not Basic Course
A separate slower series aimed at younger children; levels do not interchange with the numbered Basic books.
Detail 03
Lesson book only
The matching theory, technique and activity books for this level are separate purchases.
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Single level per book
Thin and light for a lesson bag, but you will need the next book soon after.
Detail 05
$9.99
Low enough to keep a spare at a grandparent's or second piano.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check which level the student actually finished — the lettering is easy to confuse
- 02No theory or technique companion books included at this level
- 03Thin books wear fast in a backpack; a folder helps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes after Level E?
Students typically move from the end of the Prep Course into the numbered Basic Piano Course lesson books. Your teacher will confirm the right entry point.
02Is Prep Course the same as Level 1?
No. The Prep Course is a separate, slower series for younger children, lettered rather than numbered. The Basic Course Level 1 is a different book.
03Can my child start on this book?
No. Level E assumes several earlier books. Start at the beginning of the Prep Course instead.
04Does it include a CD or online audio?
No. This is the printed lesson book. Any accompaniment material for the course is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
