Detail 01
Volume 1
The starting book in the series. No prior reading knowledge assumed, so nothing is skipped.
Product detailSKU #1273887985786
AlfredI Can Read Music for Cello, Volume 1 Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's entry-level note-reading workbook for cello. A starting point for students learning to read music on the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginner cello students starting note reading from scratch
- Teachers adding reading drill to a first-year cello student's routine
- Adult beginners who play by ear and want to read
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Cellists already reading fluently in multiple positions
- Violin or viola players — this is the cello edition
- Anyone wanting pieces to perform rather than reading exercises
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
Cello edition
Written in bass clef with cello fingering. Not interchangeable with the violin or viola versions.
Detail 03
Book only
Printed workbook, no audio disc. Best used with a teacher or alongside a method book.
Detail 04
$15.99
One volume at a time. Continuing the series means buying later volumes separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No CD included — book only
- 02A cello, bow and rosin are not included and are needed to use it
- 03It supplements a method book or lessons rather than replacing either
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a total beginner?
Yes. Volume 1 is the entry point in the series and starts from the beginning of note reading.
02Can a violin student use this book?
No. The cello edition uses bass clef and cello fingering. Alfred publishes a separate violin edition.
03Does it include audio?
No. This is the printed book with no CD.
04Is it enough on its own to learn cello?
No. It teaches reading. You still need a method book, and ideally a teacher, for technique and bowing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
