Detail 01
Time to Begin level
The entry book. Starts before staff reading, using directional and intervallic patterns rather than note names.
Product detailSKU #1288217329644
AlfredThe Music Tree Student's Book Time to Begin
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First book in Alfred's Music Tree piano course. Starting point for young beginners working with a teacher, with no prior music background assumed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young children starting piano lessons from zero
- Teachers running the Music Tree sequence in a studio
- Parents whose child's teacher assigned this course
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Adult beginners — pacing and material are aimed at children
- Self-teaching without any lesson guidance
- Students who already read notes on the staff
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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Student's Book
The student's playing material. Teacher's guide and activity companions in the series are separate items.
Detail 03
Intervallic approach
Teaches distance between notes rather than fixed hand positions, so students transpose and move around the keyboard earlier.
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Method course
Sequenced lesson by lesson. Jumping ahead skips the reading foundation each page is building.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio or CD included — printed lesson book only
- 02Later Music Tree books are separate purchases as the student progresses
- 03Written for teacher-led lessons; a parent will need to guide practice at home
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What age is this for?
Aimed at young children starting piano, typically early elementary age. An older beginner would find the pacing and presentation slow.
02Do I need the teacher's book too?
The student book is playable on its own in lessons. The teacher's edition adds lesson plans and is bought separately.
03Does my child need a real piano?
Any keyboard works to start. Weighted or full-size keys make the technique transfer better once pieces get harder.
04Which book comes after this one?
Time to Begin is the entry point in the Music Tree sequence, followed by the numbered books in the series.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
