Detail 01
Book plus CD
Audio recordings of the pieces give you a reference performance, which matters most for classical phrasing and rubato.
Product detailSKU #1313248769710
AlfredThe Total Classical Pianist (Book/CD)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A classical piano method book with a companion CD. Aimed at a pianist working through classical repertoire and technique in a structured sequence.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pianists moving from general lessons into classical repertoire
- Self-teaching players who want technique and pieces in one book
- Students who need audio reference for phrasing and tempo
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting pop, jazz, or contemporary styles
- Anyone with no keyboard access at home
- Players who need video demonstration of hand position
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
Classical focus
Repertoire and exercises come from the classical tradition. Technique work targets finger independence and legato control.
Detail 03
Method format
Technique, theory, and pieces progress together rather than being three separate purchases.
Detail 04
Single-volume complete edition
Covers a full course rather than one level, so you are not buying book two separately later.
Detail 05
Print notation
Standard notation throughout. Classical piano has no tablature equivalent, so notation reading is required.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You must be able to read standard notation on both staves.
- 02No instrument included. Requires a piano or weighted keyboard.
- 03You need a CD player or computer drive for the audio.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can a complete beginner use this?
It works best if you already read notation and have some keyboard time. A true beginner should start with a first-year primer and come back to this.
02Will this work on a digital keyboard?
Yes, though weighted keys matter for classical technique. Unweighted synth-action keys will not build the finger strength the exercises target.
03Does it teach music theory?
Method books in this format weave theory into the lessons alongside the repertoire rather than teaching it as a separate track.
04What is on the CD?
Recorded audio of the book's musical examples, used as a listening reference while you practice from the printed page.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
