Detail 01
Method book, not a songbook
Lessons are sequenced and build on each other. You work front to back rather than picking songs at random.
Product detailSKU #1273887984151
AlfredRecorder Express Beginning Method Book
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A print beginning method book for recorder from Alfred's Express line. For a first-time recorder player or a parent teaching one at home.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A student starting recorder with no prior music reading
- Parents guiding a child through first notes at home
- Classroom recorder units needing a low-cost per-student book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and want repertoire, not lessons
- Anyone on flute, clarinet or another instrument
- Adults wanting a fast reference rather than paced lessons
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
Beginning level
Starts from holding the instrument and first notes, so no prior reading or playing is assumed.
Detail 03
Recorder-specific
Fingerings and note ranges are written for recorder. They will not transfer to another woodwind.
Detail 04
$8.99
Cheap enough to buy a copy per student, and cheap enough to replace when one gets lost or wrecked.
Detail 05
Print book
Paper pages take pencil marks well for fingering notes, but they crease and tear in a backpack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No recorder is included. You need the instrument separately.
- 02One book covers one student; buy per player for a class
- 03Soft covers bend easily in a school bag, a folder helps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a recorder?
No. It is the book only. You buy the recorder separately.
02Do I need to read music already?
No. It is a beginning method, so it starts from the beginning and teaches reading as you go.
03What age is this for?
It is written for beginners rather than a set age. Anyone who can hold a recorder and follow a page in order can use it.
04Will this work for flute or clarinet?
No. The fingerings and notes are written for recorder specifically.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
