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CD-ROM
Software on a physical disc that installs from the drive. A machine without one needs an external USB optical drive.
Product detailSKU #1296839766650
AlfredEssentials of Music Theory: Version 3 CD-ROM Student Version Complete
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's complete music theory course on CD-ROM, student edition. For a beginner who wants structured, self-paced lessons at a computer rather than videos or an instructor.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adult beginners teaching themselves to read standard notation
- Players whose theory has fallen behind their playing
- Working through fundamentals at a desk between lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Laptops with no optical drive and no external one
- Anyone who wants video demos or a teacher to ask
- Musicians already past fundamentals
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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Student version
Built for one person working through the course alone, not for a teacher running a class of students.
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Complete
The whole course in one purchase, so you are not buying the next level separately each time you finish one.
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Version 3
The third edition of the course. Check it installs on your current operating system before you count on it.
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$59.99, no subscription
One-time cost. Keep the disc and any activation code — you will need them if you reinstall or change computers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a computer with an optical drive, or an external USB one
- 02Confirm your operating system version can run the installer
- 03No instrument, keyboard, or printed workbook is included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music already?
No. It is aimed at beginners and starts from fundamentals, so you can come in with no notation background.
02Will it work on a computer without a disc drive?
Not on its own. A USB external optical drive will read it, or you can copy the disc contents to the machine before installing.
03Do I need an instrument to use it?
No. It runs entirely on the computer. Having a keyboard nearby helps you hear and test what you are learning, but nothing here requires one.
04Is there a monthly fee?
No. It is a one-time purchase on disc, not a subscription, so there is nothing to renew.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
