Detail 01
Book plus DVD
You see hand position and timing demonstrated, which is what most page-only methods can't show a beginner.
Product detailSKU #1273887984508
AlfredMAX Series Keyboard Instruction 1 (Book/DVD)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beginner keyboard method book with a DVD, first level of Alfred's MAX Series. For an adult or teen starting keyboard alone at home.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-teaching adults with a keyboard and no lesson budget
- Absolute beginners who need note reading from zero
- Learners who follow video better than printed instructions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and know basic chords
- Anyone wanting song-only sheet music rather than lessons
- Classical piano students needing a graded conservatory syllabus
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
Level 1
Starts at zero: hand placement, note names, basic rhythm. Nothing is assumed.
Detail 03
Keyboard method, not piano method
Written around an electronic keyboard, so it fits a portable instrument rather than assuming 88 weighted keys.
Detail 04
$14.95
Roughly the cost of a single lesson, so it's a low-risk way to test whether you'll stick with it.
Detail 05
Numbered series level
It's the entry point of a sequence, so you can continue into later levels rather than restarting with a new method.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No keyboard included. You need an instrument before the book is useful.
- 02The DVD needs a disc drive or DVD player, not just a laptop.
- 03Progress depends on daily short practice, not on finishing chapters fast.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to already read music?
No. It starts from the beginning, covering note names and rhythm before you play anything.
02Will this work for piano, not just keyboard?
The material transfers. Note reading and hand technique are the same; the book is just framed around a keyboard.
03How many keys does my keyboard need?
A beginner level stays in a small range, so a common 61-key keyboard is plenty.
04Is this for kids or adults?
It's a general beginner method. Younger children usually do better with a method written specifically for kids.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
