Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Theory Book 2: Learn How to Play Piano with This Esteemed Method

My daughter is exploding with the step-by-step approach of Alfred's instruction books. The graphics are fun for a 1st grader. The concepts are well thought-out. The lessons allow for gradual, yet excellent progression in learning music theory and piano skills.

I've used the Alfred's Basic Piano Course to teach my students piano for years. It guides me through teaching the music theory my students need and also progresses through the various levels at a rate that's quick enough to keep my students from getting too bored! I also use their Piano Solo books for recital pieces, etc. Excellent and challenging series for piano students of all levels- from 1A up. When you get into books 4,5, and 6, the pieces have some decent substance and provide plenty of challenge.

Towards the end of this book, some of the pages become a lot of instruction with only a little actual doing. I would prefer a lot more "problems to do" and a lot less teaching as I, as the teacher, can do the teaching. I want the students to have more practice actually identifying the chords.

I like this series. Step by step for a child. One of the four books your child will probably use with.

Mandatory component of the Alfred teaching system. If you want your kid to learn how to play the piano, you've got to have this book.

Teaches bare bones music theory. Theory book is not very informative nor does it offer enough explanation, however it is better than nothing. My children don't enjoy completing the lessons, however it has helped them even with their cello and violin playing. They have a better understanding of scales because of theory. Easy for the older child who is an independent learner, more difficult for the younger child who will be easily bored. The Musical Concepts book Alfred offers is better, especially if you are looking for an all in one solo and a better theory book. And the cost is better since you get two books in one. The explanations of the concepts and the diagrams are better in Musical Concepts as compared to Theory Book. Both books are written by a different team of authors.

My daughter uses this for her piano lessons, she is 9 and it has been a great book for her and her teacher to use.

My daughter likes them and they are helping with her piano lessons

A must have book for piano students

My students enjoy the Alfred’s series. I have been very pleased with their progress using it.

My daughter is exploding with the step-by-step approach of Alfred's instruction books. The graphics are fun for a 1st grader. The concepts are well thought-out. The lessons allow for gradual, yet excellent progression in learning music theory and piano skills.

I've used the Alfred's Basic Piano Course to teach my students piano for years. It guides me through teaching the music theory my students need and also progresses through the various levels at a rate that's quick enough to keep my students from getting too bored! I also use their Piano Solo books for recital pieces, etc. Excellent and challenging series for piano students of all levels- from 1A up. When you get into books 4,5, and 6, the pieces have some decent substance and provide plenty of challenge.

Towards the end of this book, some of the pages become a lot of instruction with only a little actual doing. I would prefer a lot more "problems to do" and a lot less teaching as I, as the teacher, can do the teaching. I want the students to have more practice actually identifying the chords.

I like this series. Step by step for a child. One of the four books your child will probably use with.

Mandatory component of the Alfred teaching system. If you want your kid to learn how to play the piano, you've got to have this book.

Teaches bare bones music theory. Theory book is not very informative nor does it offer enough explanation, however it is better than nothing. My children don't enjoy completing the lessons, however it has helped them even with their cello and violin playing. They have a better understanding of scales because of theory. Easy for the older child who is an independent learner, more difficult for the younger child who will be easily bored. The Musical Concepts book Alfred offers is better, especially if you are looking for an all in one solo and a better theory book. And the cost is better since you get two books in one. The explanations of the concepts and the diagrams are better in Musical Concepts as compared to Theory Book. Both books are written by a different team of authors.

My daughter uses this for her piano lessons, she is 9 and it has been a great book for her and her teacher to use.

My daughter likes them and they are helping with her piano lessons

A must have book for piano students

My students enjoy the Alfred’s series. I have been very pleased with their progress using it.

Accurate description and good quality.

I have been teaching my son using Alfred's piano book series since he started piano. The activities in this book are put together in a way that is not too difficult for a 6 year old to comprehend. My son really enjoys working on the crossword puzzles, naming the notes, and matching musical clues among other activities. In addition, the book works well with the other Alfred Level 2 books.

This is a great book for advancing students (students that are advancing past beginners.)

Wonderful piano book

Came in quickly and these books always work well for my kids.

Just what we needed.

Reasonable price!! Came as promised on time!!

Alfred's is the best to books to teach piano from

Our piano teacher uses this series of books to teach our kids. Currently I have three using various levels. They work well, and sometimes I can find them a little bit cheaper on Amazon and it saves me a trip to the music store.

I am a piano teacher, and always use the Alfred books for my students. The concepts are introduced slowly, so it isn't confusing or overwhelming. I just supplement the books with extra theory work during the lesson.

I'm piano teacher . This is one of my students favorite book:)

Great price

Super fun book to learn from and practice the concepts through the next few songs after learning a concept.

This is a good theory book to accompany the lesson book. See the lesson book review.

Great beginning piano lessons for young kids

Alfred's Basic Piano Course is so well constructed. There are several versions, Basic, and All In One. Any course you choose will be clear, easy and well-designed.

Thanks++++

Love using the Alfred Method with my students. Fast shipping, just as expected.

Great book - easy to use

I love i!

As good as a theory book can be.

Just as advertised.

I love this series. I use it daily while teaching piano lessons.

I am very happy !!!!

great book series.

Great book

Fast Deliver/Good Product

Great book

very nice good