Detail 01
Level B, not level A
This is the second step. Buying it first will drop a beginner into material they can't read yet.
Product detailSKU #1281045523303
AlfredJohn W. Schaum Piano Course B The Blue Book B The Blue Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second book in the John W. Schaum Piano Course, the graded "Blue Book." For a student who has finished the Pre-A or A level and is continuing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving up after completing Schaum Book A
- Teachers already running the Schaum sequence with a studio
- Young players ready for more than first-position five-finger pieces
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — start at the A level instead
- Adults wanting a fast-track or chord-based approach
- Anyone learning pop or lead-sheet playing rather than reading
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
Graded course book
Pieces get harder in a planned order, so skipping ahead leaves gaps you'll feel later.
Detail 03
Schaum method
A traditional reading-based course. Note reading and technique come before chords and improvisation.
Detail 04
Piano-specific
Written in grand staff for two hands. It won't transfer to keyboard-as-synth or organ study.
Detail 05
Print book
Sits on the music desk and stays open. No app, code, or activation involved.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the student finished Schaum A — B assumes that reading ability
- 02Book only. No theory workbook, technic book, or supplementary pieces included
- 03Schaum's course has parallel theory and technic books sold separately
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Blue Book the first one?
No. Schaum's course is graded by letter, and B follows A. A true beginner should start at the earlier level and work up to this one.
02What age is this for?
It's used mainly with elementary-age students continuing lessons, though adults working through the same sequence use it too.
03Do I need a teacher?
The book is written for lesson use. A teacher assigns pacing and corrects hand position and fingering, which the page alone can't do.
04Will a keyboard work instead of a piano?
For this level, a keyboard with enough keys will get you through the material. Weighted keys help build the hand strength the course expects.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
