Detail 01
Student edition
The player's book, not the teacher score. It has the student part, not full ensemble cues or lesson plans.
Product detailSKU #1281045522910
AlfredOrchestra Expressions Book One Student Edition Violin Book & CD 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A first-year violin method book with CD, student edition. For a beginner starting violin in a school orchestra program or with a teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year school orchestra violin students
- Beginners taking private lessons who need a structured book
- Parents restarting a child's violin study at home
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past the first year of study
- Anyone wanting fiddle, Suzuki, or classical repertoire
- Students whose program uses a different method series
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
Book and CD included
Play-along audio gives a tempo and pitch reference, which matters most on a fretless instrument.
Detail 03
Book One
Covers the first year. Continuing students will need Book Two to keep progressing.
Detail 04
Orchestra series method
Matching editions exist for viola, cello, and bass, so a full string class can work from the same page.
Detail 05
Violin-specific edition
Fingerings and clef are written for violin. Viola and cello students need their own edition.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No violin, bow, rosin, or shoulder rest included
- 02Check that your orchestra program uses this series before buying
- 03A CD player or drive is needed unless the audio has a download option
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a teacher to use this?
It is built for a classroom or lesson setting. Violin intonation and bow hold are hard to correct alone, so a teacher helps a lot.
02Is the CD included?
Yes. This edition is the book with CD 1.
03What comes after this book?
Book Two continues the series for second-year study.
04Will this work for viola or cello?
No. This is the violin edition. The series has separate editions written for viola, cello, and bass.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
