Detail 01
Technic book, not lesson book
Short exercises for finger independence and hand position. It carries no new note-reading material or full pieces.
Product detailSKU #1281204296961
AlfredAlfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Technic Book A
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Technique exercise book for Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Level A. Short studies for very young beginners working with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Prep Level A students needing hand-position and finger work
- Teachers wanting short technical assignments for small hands
- Children around 5 to 7 in their first months of lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Students wanting songs to perform
- Anyone past the first level of a piano method
- Adults starting piano — the Basic Course fits better
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
Prep Course Level A
The entry point of the Prep line. Assumes no prior playing, and stays within a small five-finger range.
Detail 03
Prep line vs Basic line
Prep uses larger notation and a slower pace for children who are not yet reading well in school.
Detail 04
Level A, the first book
This is where a Prep student starts. Nothing precedes it, so no earlier volume is needed.
Detail 05
Under $10
Written in by the student. Buy one per child rather than sharing across a studio.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lesson Book A and Notespeller A are separate purchases
- 02Designed around teacher guidance — thin instructions for parents going solo
- 03No audio or accompaniment recordings included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need the lesson book?
Yes. The Technic book only holds exercises. Prep Course Lesson Book A introduces the notes, rhythms and pieces the exercises support.
02What age is the Prep Course for?
Roughly 5 to 7. Older beginners usually start with Alfred's Basic Piano Course Level 1A instead, which moves faster.
03Is Technic A hard?
No. It is the first technique book in the series, so exercises stay in a five-finger position and run only a few lines each.
04Can a parent teach from this?
It is built for weekly lessons with a teacher who can correct hand shape. A parent with piano background can manage it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
