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First recorder book
Starts from no playing experience, so it moves slowly and covers few notes before the first tunes.
Product detailSKU #1273887986255
AlfredMy First Classical Recorder Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A beginner recorder book built around classical tunes. For a child starting recorder at school or at home, at the price of a couple of coffees.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A child picking up recorder for the first time
- Parents wanting a cheap book to test interest before spending more
- Teachers stocking a class set on a small budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past their first year who need real repertoire
- Anyone wanting pop or modern tunes — this is classical material
- Students on flute or clarinet; the fingerings are recorder-specific
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.
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Classical repertoire
Melodies are short and stepwise by nature, which suits the limited note range a beginner has in the first weeks.
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Recorder-specific
Fingerings and range are written for recorder. They do not transfer to another wind instrument.
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$6.99
Cheap enough to buy alongside the instrument, or to replace when a child loses or wrecks it.
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Printed book
Paper only. No recorder in the package, and nothing to plug in or download.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No recorder included — you need the instrument separately
- 02A beginner outgrows a first book fast; plan on a follow-up
- 03Check the school's required book first if this is for class
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does a recorder come with this book?
No. It is the book alone. You buy the instrument separately.
02Is this suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. It is written as a first book, starting from no prior playing experience.
03What kind of songs are in it?
Classical melodies, arranged at a beginner level.
04Can an adult use this?
Yes, though the material is aimed at a young first-time player and will move slowly for an adult with any music background.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
