Detail 01
Prep Course, not the Basic Course
The Prep line moves slower and uses larger print for very young children. Different sequence than Basic 1A/1B.
Product detailSKU #1281204296954
AlfredAlfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Notespeller Book B
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Note-reading workbook for the second half of Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course, aimed at students around age 5-7 working with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Prep Course students who finished Level A note-reading
- Young beginners who need drilling beyond the lesson book
- Teachers assigning weekly written note-naming homework
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Self-teaching adults who want a full method book
- Anyone not already using Alfred's Prep Course
- Students who read notes fluently already
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, not lesson book
Pure written drill. It teaches no new pieces or technique, so it only works alongside the lesson book.
Detail 03
Book B level
Assumes the note range and rhythm already covered in Prep Level A. Starting here without A leaves gaps.
Detail 04
Under $10
Priced as a consumable supplement. Students write in it, so it is not reusable across siblings.
Detail 05
Written-answer format
Work happens away from the keyboard, which makes it usable for practice time in a car or waiting room.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the student is in Prep Level B, not Basic 1B — different series
- 02Lesson, theory and technic books are sold separately
- 03No CD, download code or audio comes with it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as Notespeller 1B?
No. This is the Prep Course, written for younger starters. Notespeller 1B belongs to the Basic Piano Course, which begins at a different point and moves faster.
02Do I need the lesson book too?
Yes. The Notespeller only drills note recognition. The Prep Course Lesson Book B carries the actual pieces and new material.
03Can a child use this alone?
Mostly yes for the writing, but a teacher or parent needs to check answers and connect the drills back to the keyboard.
04What age is Book B for?
The Prep Course line is built for children roughly 5 to 7. Book B follows Book A, so age depends on when they started.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
