Detail 01
Level 1
The opening book of a graded series, so it assumes no prior reading ability and moves slowly.
Product detailSKU #1281045522136
AlfredSing at First Sight Level 1 Textbook
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's entry-level sight-singing textbook. For choir students and vocalists starting to read music at sight rather than learning by ear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir members drilling sight-reading before auditions or festival
- Voice students who sing well but read slowly
- Classroom or private teachers needing a cheap starting text
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Singers already reading fluently — Level 1 starts at zero
- Instrumentalists; the exercises are written to be sung
- Anyone wanting repertoire or song collections rather than drills
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
Sight singing focus
Exercises are meant to be sung cold, on first look, rather than practiced to performance.
Detail 03
Textbook format
Built for sequential study front to back, not for dipping into a specific song.
Detail 04
$7.99
Cheap enough to buy a class set, and cheap enough to replace when a student loses one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director assigns Level 1 and not a later level
- 02No instrument, audio, or accompaniment included — just the book
- 03Later levels are separate purchases as reading improves
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music already?
No. Level 1 is the entry point of the series and starts from the beginning of sight-reading.
02Is this for a specific voice part?
It teaches sight-singing skills rather than a fixed part, so it works regardless of your range.
03Can I use this on my own?
Yes, though sight-singing improves fastest with someone checking pitch accuracy. Self-study works if you have a keyboard to verify.
04What comes after this?
The next level in the same series. Buy it once Level 1 material reads comfortably at tempo.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
