Detail 01
Level 1
Written for the first book of the adult course: limited hand positions, simple rhythms, few accidentals or leaps.
Product detailSKU #1273887984442
AlfredBasic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits - Level 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A supplementary song collection for adults working through Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course at Level 1. Buy it alongside the lesson book, not instead of it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adult beginners partway through Alfred's Basic Adult Level 1 lesson book
- Self-teachers who want playable songs before finishing a method
- Returning players rebuilding reading skills with familiar tunes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone past early-intermediate — the material will feel thin
- Players wanting technique instruction; this is repertoire, not lessons
- Kids' lesson programs — the course is written for adult learners
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
Supplementary book
It follows the lesson book's teaching order but does not teach. It gives you songs to apply what the lesson book introduced.
Detail 03
Adult course, not children's
Pacing and song choices assume an adult attention span and taste; reading is introduced faster than in kids' methods.
Detail 04
Around $12
Low enough to add to a lesson book without much thought — the usual complaint about methods is too few actual songs.
Detail 05
Part of a numbered series
Level 2 continues the same sequence, so you can keep going without switching methods and relearning conventions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a companion — you still need the Level 1 lesson book
- 02You need a piano or keyboard; 88 weighted keys are ideal but not required
- 03Skip it if you have never read music at all — start with the lesson book
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on its own?
You can play from it if you read a little music, but it assumes the Level 1 lesson book's teaching order. On its own you get songs with no instruction.
02Is it too easy if I played piano as a kid?
Probably. Level 1 covers basic hand positions and simple rhythms. Returning players usually move through it quickly or start higher.
03Will it work on a 61-key keyboard?
Yes. Level 1 material stays near the middle of the keyboard, so a smaller keyboard is fine for this stage.
04Does it include audio?
Treat it as a print book and plan accordingly. If you learn by ear, find reference recordings of the songs to check your rhythms.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
