Detail 01
Primer level
The earliest Faber stage. Expect simple hand positions and a narrow note range, not extended reaching or hand crossing.
Product detailSKU #1278002526770
Faber Piano AdventuresPretime Piano Classics Book Primer Level for Beginning Reading - Faber Piano
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Primer-level book of classical melodies arranged for the earliest stage of reading. For a student in their first months who wants real repertoire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year students ready for pieces beyond method-book exercises
- Teachers adding recital material at the primer stage
- Students who respond better to familiar tunes than drills
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who has not yet learned to read notes at all
- Players past primer level — the arrangements will feel thin
- Someone wanting a full method with technique instruction
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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Classics, arranged
Familiar melodies simplified to primer reading. The tune is recognizable; the original texture and difficulty are not.
Detail 03
Supplementary, not a method
Reading practice and repertoire only. Technique, theory and new-concept instruction come from a lesson book.
Detail 04
Around five dollars
Low enough to add alongside a lesson book without much thought, which is how the PreTime series is meant to be used.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No CD or audio included — check the publisher's site if you want play-along tracks
- 02Assumes basic note reading already; not a starting point from zero
- 03A student moves past primer quickly, often within a few months
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is PreTime versus PlayTime?
PreTime is the earliest level in the Faber supplementary series, matched to Primer lesson books. PlayTime sits above it, for students who have moved past primer reading.
02Does this teach piano on its own?
No. It is repertoire for reading practice. You need a lesson book alongside it for technique and new concepts.
03Will a total beginner manage this?
Only after learning to identify notes on the staff. Someone who has never read music should start with a primer lesson book first.
04Does it come with audio?
Nothing is included in the box beyond the book. Any accompaniment tracks would come separately from the publisher.
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