Detail 01
Course C, third in the sequence
Assumes the reading and hand skills built in the earlier books. Starting here without them will be rough.
Product detailSKU #1281045523358
AlfredJohn W. Schaum Piano Course C The Purple Book C The Purple Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Third-level book in the Schaum piano course. For a student who has already worked through the earlier books in the series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students continuing the Schaum course past the early levels
- Piano lessons that need a graded next step
- Self-teachers who finished the earlier lettered books
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners, who should start with Course A
- Players wanting pop, chord charts, or lead sheets
- Anyone needing a theory or technique reference book
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
Schaum method
Graded lesson book adding one concept at a time, so the pieces stay within reach as difficulty climbs.
Detail 03
Print book
Paper score for the music desk. No app, audio, or video component.
Detail 04
Under $10
Priced per level, so you only buy the next stage when the student is ready for it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Start with Course A if the student has not done the earlier books
- 02No audio or backing tracks included
- 03Pieces need two-hand playing, so a full-size keyboard helps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I start with this book?
Only if you have the reading and two-hand skills from the earlier course books. Otherwise start with Course A.
02What comes before this one?
Course A and the book between it and Course C in the Schaum sequence.
03Does it include a CD?
No. Printed book only.
04Is this the same course as the Red Book?
Yes. The Red Book is Course A, the first level. This is Course C, further along the same series.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
