Detail 01
Technique book, not a lesson book
It drills hand position, finger strength and evenness. It does not teach new concepts on its own.
Product detailSKU #1288217329024
AlfredAlfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Technique Book B
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Supplemental technique book for the second level of Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course. For young students already working through that course with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students continuing Alfred's Prep Course past Level A
- Teachers adding technique drills alongside the matching lesson book
- Parents restocking a course book their child's teacher assigned
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Adults starting piano, who fit Alfred's adult series better
- Anyone wanting a standalone method with no teacher involved
- Students not already in the Prep Course sequence
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
Level B
Assumes Level A is finished. Starting here skips foundational material and will feel confusing.
Detail 03
Prep Course, not Basic Course
The Prep line is paced for younger children with larger notation and slower steps than the standard Basic series.
Detail 04
Thin supplemental format
A student moves through it in weeks, not a year. Expect to buy the next level fairly soon.
Detail 05
$9.99
Priced as one component of a set. A full level usually means buying several books, not just this one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a companion — the matching Level B lesson book is sold separately
- 02Confirm your teacher's assigned level before ordering; A, B and C look similar
- 03No piano, bench, or app access included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as the lesson book?
No. It is the technique companion for Level B. The lesson book teaches new material and is a separate purchase.
02Can my child start with Book B?
Not recommended. Book B builds directly on Level A and assumes that material is already covered.
03Is this for adults?
No. The Prep Course is written for young children. Alfred publishes separate adult method books.
04Do I need a teacher to use it?
It works best with one. Technique books rely on someone checking hand shape and posture at the keyboard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
