Detail 01
Pre-A level
Sits below Level A. It is the on-ramp for students who need pre-reading work before standard staff notation.
Product detailSKU #1281045523241
AlfredJohn W. Schaum Piano Course Pre-A The Green Book Pre-A The Green Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The pre-reading level of the Schaum piano course, meant for the youngest or newest beginners before they start Level A.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A young child's very first piano book
- Teachers starting a student who cannot read notation yet
- Parents wanting a structured start before formal lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who already reads music on the staff
- Adult beginners who want a faster pace
- Students already working in Schaum Level A or higher
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
Part of a graded course
Each level hands off to the next, so a student can stay in one system for years instead of switching methods.
Detail 03
Schaum John W. Schaum Piano Course
A long-established sequential method. Most piano teachers can pick it up and teach from it without prep.
Detail 04
Method book, not sheet music
Pieces exist to teach a concept, not to perform. Expect short exercises rather than recital material.
Detail 05
$9.99
Low enough that starting a child on piano costs almost nothing before you commit to lessons or an instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the student's current level — Pre-A is below Level A, not a substitute
- 02A real keyboard with weighted or full-size keys matters more than the book
- 03Later levels are sold separately as the student progresses
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is Pre-A the first book in the course?
It is the pre-reading entry point that comes before Level A. A student who already reads notes should start at Level A instead.
02Who is this book aimed at?
The youngest beginners — students starting piano with no note-reading background at all.
03Do I need a teacher to use it?
A teacher helps with hand position and rhythm, but a parent can work through the early pages with a child at home.
04What do I buy after this?
The next level up in the same Schaum course. Staying within one series keeps the sequence intact.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
