Detail 01
Book and CD together
You hear how each exercise should sound instead of guessing from the page. That matters most when nobody is demonstrating.
Product detailSKU #1273887985956
AlfredTeach Yourself to Play Recorder Book Book and CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Self-study recorder course pairing a book with a CD. For someone starting the recorder at home without a teacher, at any age.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-time recorder players learning at home with no instructor
- Parents helping a child through a school recorder requirement
- Adults wanting a quiet, low-cost instrument to start on
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and want repertoire instead of lessons
- Anyone expecting an instrument — no recorder is included
- Learners who need an ear correcting their fingering in real time
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
Teach-yourself format
Steps are sequenced for solo learning, so you don't need a lesson plan or a teacher to start.
Detail 03
Recorder specific
The fingerings apply to recorder only. Nothing here transfers to flute, clarinet, or other woodwinds.
Detail 04
Physical CD
Needs a disc player or drive. Rip it to a phone once and practice audio travels with you.
Detail 05
$19.99
Instruction only at this price. The recorder itself is a separate purchase, usually an inexpensive one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No recorder included — buy the instrument separately before you start
- 02Confirm your recorder's size; fingerings differ between soprano and alto instruments
- 03Most laptops lack a disc drive now, so plan CD playback ahead
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does a recorder come with it?
No. This is the book and CD only. You'll need to buy the instrument separately, which is typically inexpensive.
02Is this suitable for a child?
Yes. It's written for self-teaching from the start, though a younger child will move faster with an adult reading along.
03Do I need to read music already?
No. It's built as a starting point, so notation is introduced as you go rather than assumed.
04What if my computer has no CD drive?
Use an external USB drive or any disc player to rip the audio once, then keep the tracks on your phone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
