Detail 01
Book 1
The opening volume of a series. Assumes no reading ability and no prior time on the instrument.
Product detailSKU #1281045523200
AlfredLearn to Play the Flute! Book 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level flute method book, Book 1. For someone picking up the flute with no prior playing experience.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adults or students teaching themselves basic flute
- A first book before or alongside starting lessons
- Beginning band students needing at-home practice material
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and have tone control
- Anyone needing fingering help for piccolo or alto flute
- Students whose school requires a specific graded method
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
Learn-to-play format
Aimed at self-teaching. Explanations run longer than in a band-class method that expects a director present.
Detail 03
Print book
Needs a music stand for hands-free reading — holding a flute and a book at once doesn't work.
Detail 04
$9.95
Cheap enough to try flute seriously without committing beyond the instrument rental.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No flute, cleaning rod, swab or stand included
- 02You'll want a music stand — flute takes both hands
- 03Confirm your teacher isn't assigning a different method first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I actually learn flute from a book alone?
You can learn fingerings, note reading and basic tunes. Embouchure and tone are the hard part and usually improve fastest with someone listening.
02Is this for concert flute?
Yes, standard C concert flute. Fingerings won't transfer cleanly to piccolo or alto flute.
03How old does a student need to be?
Flute needs enough hand size and arm length to reach the keys comfortably, which typically means around fourth or fifth grade.
04Does it teach reading music from scratch?
Yes. It starts with no assumed reading ability and introduces notation as it goes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
