Detail 01
CD-ROM disc
Runs from a computer, not a CD player. You need an optical drive or an external USB one.
Product detailSKU #1273887983832
AlfredHearing Music: CD-ROM By Morton Subotnick
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Music-fundamentals software on CD-ROM from Alfred, authored by Morton Subotnick. For beginners learning to listen and identify what they hear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young or new students starting ear training at home
- Parents adding computer practice between weekly lessons
- Teachers wanting a listening component for a general music class
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need instrument technique, not listening skills
- Anyone on a modern laptop with no disc drive
- Shoppers wanting an app or streaming access on a phone or tablet
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
Alfred title
Alfred publishes school and method materials, so pacing follows a classroom sequence rather than freeform exploration.
Detail 03
Morton Subotnick authored
Written by an electronic-music composer, so the approach leans on hearing and sound rather than notation drills.
Detail 04
$39.95
One-time cost, no subscription. Once installed it keeps working without an account or renewal.
Detail 05
Hearing-focused, not performance
Trains listening and recognition. It does not teach you to play an instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Most current laptops ship without a disc drive; budget for an external USB one
- 02Check disc system requirements against your computer before opening it
- 03No headphones or speakers included; you need decent audio to do ear work
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work without a CD drive?
No. It is a CD-ROM, so you need an internal or external optical drive to load it.
02Is this a music CD I can listen to?
No. It is computer software on disc, not an audio album.
03What age is this for?
It covers music fundamentals and listening, so it suits beginners, including younger students working with an adult.
04Does it teach an instrument?
No. It is about hearing and understanding music, not playing guitar, piano, or anything else.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
