Detail 01
Book 1
The entry volume. It starts at open strings and basic reading, so prior playing experience will make early pages slow.
Product detailSKU #1273887985685
AlfredString Explorer for Viola, Book 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A first-level method book for viola students. Suits a beginner starting lessons or a teacher who needs a structured book to work through.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A student starting viola with a teacher or in class
- Adults returning to viola who want a paced restart
- Teachers who want every student on the same page order
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violin, cello or bass players — this edition is viola only
- Players past first position who need real repertoire
- Anyone wanting a play-along record rather than a method
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
Viola edition
Written in alto clef with viola string tuning. Parts are not interchangeable with the violin or cello editions.
Detail 03
Method book format
Exercises build in sequence rather than standing alone. Skipping around undercuts the point of it.
Detail 04
Print book
Paper only — no screen, no audio playback. You need a stand or a table to keep it open.
Detail 05
$11.99
Consumable-level pricing. Cheap enough to buy per student rather than share one copy across a class.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only. No instrument, bow, rosin, strings or music stand included.
- 02Confirm your teacher or program uses this series before buying the whole set.
- 03Check the part matches viola, not the violin edition of the same title.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for violin or viola?
Viola. It uses alto clef and viola tuning throughout. Violin students need the violin edition instead.
02Can I learn from this without a teacher?
You can work through it alone, but nothing in the book corrects bow hold, posture or intonation. Most people pair it with lessons.
03Does it come with a CD or audio?
This is the printed book. Buy on the assumption you get paper and nothing else.
04What level does it start at?
Beginner. Book 1 is the entry volume in the series, so it opens with fundamentals rather than repertoire.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Body Shape
- Explorer
