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Scales, chords, arpeggios and cadences
The four technique building blocks, written out with fingering, so you practice from the page instead of guessing.
Product detailSKU #1288970926764
AlfredScales Chords Arpeggios & Cadences Basic Book Piano
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The standard technique reference for piano scales, chords, arpeggios and cadences. For students past the beginner method stage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Piano students starting formal technique work
- Adult returners rebuilding fingering and key familiarity
- Teachers assigning weekly scale and cadence practice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who can't yet read both clefs
- Players wanting songs or repertoire to perform
- Anyone looking for chord charts for pop or lead sheets
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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Basic book
The entry level of a graded series. Covers foundational keys and patterns before the more advanced volumes.
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Written fingerings
Removes the main source of bad habits. Wrong thumb crossings are hard to unlearn later.
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Reference format
You work from it for years rather than finishing it. Expect it open on the music desk most days.
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$12.99
Priced as a practice staple, not a one-time method book. Durable enough for daily use matters more than binding quality.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Technique only — you'll still need repertoire books alongside it
- 02Assumes you read treble and bass clef already
- 03No audio or online access included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a teacher for this?
It works solo if you already read music. A teacher mainly helps with hand position and evenness, which a page can't check.
02Is this for classical piano only?
The technique transfers to any style. Scales, arpeggios and cadences underpin pop and jazz playing as much as classical.
03What level should I be at?
Past a beginner method book. You should read both clefs comfortably before scale work in multiple keys makes sense.
04Does it cover all 12 keys?
The basic book covers foundational keys and patterns; the series continues into fuller coverage at higher levels.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
