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Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Lesson Book, Bk D: For the Young Beginner (Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Bk D) Paperback – July 1, 1990

by Willard A. Palmer (Author), Morton Manus (Author), Amanda Vick Lethco (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 389 ratings
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Alfred's Basic Prep Course, Levels A through F, was written to answer a demand for a course of piano study designed specifically for students who are five years old and up. This course offers a careful introduction of fundamentals, music that fits comfortably under the young student's normal hand span, plus constant reinforcement--all leading to results beyond those generated by other piano methods. After Lesson Book D, the student may progress to Prep Course, Lesson Book E or choose to go directly into the faster paced Level 2 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library. The complete Prep Course consists of six books (Levels A through F).
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  1. Print length
    48 pages
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    July 1, 1990
  5. Dimensions
    8.75 x 0.25 x 11.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    073901045X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0739010457
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music; 3131st edition (July 1, 1990)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 073901045X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0739010457
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.25 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 389 ratings

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Morty Manus is president of Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. When Morty joined the company, he had recently received a business degree from City College of New York. As a clarinetist and pianist, he saw the need for quality music education publications. Drawing upon his musical experiences, Morty oversaw the development of instructional publications for accordion, guitar, piano, and drums; performance music for band, orchestra, chorus, and music theory.

Morty is the author and editor of numerous Alfred titles, including Alfred’s Basic Guitar Course, Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Alfred’s Adult Piano Course, and Essentials of Music Theory. In 2008, he received an honorary doctorate degree in music from the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago for “having made a significant contribution to the music education profession as evidenced by his outstanding creative achievements, scholarship and leadership.”

Morty met his wife Iris when she was working for Alfred on Saturdays. Iris has worked on a full-time basis for Alfred since the late 1960s, and maintains the position of executive producer.

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Customers find this book effective for teaching young students piano. They say it teaches good beginning skills and moves at a good pace. The songs are enjoyable and reinforce each concept. Customers appreciate being able to play familiar tunes as well as novelty pieces found in the book.

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Customers like the book for beginners. It teaches good beginning skills and moves at a good pace. They say it's perfect for young students and easy to follow so parents can help children practice at home. The Alfred Prep series is great for young pianists and parents can tailor lessons to their levels through Amazon.

"Great book for teaching kids yourself, without the cost of a pricey piano teacher, as long as you know at least something about the piano...." Read more

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"...piano teacher for a dozen years, the Alfred Prep series is perfect for my young students...." Read more

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Customers find the book effective and enjoyable for their kids. They say it works well as supplemental material and a lesson book. Many of them mention it's still usable and not a big deal.

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Customers enjoy the songs. They find the songs fun and effective, with familiar tunes as well as novelty pieces included. The music reinforces each concept effectively.

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  • Ike Snopes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for teaching kids all by yourself!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014
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    Great book for teaching kids yourself, without the cost of a pricey piano teacher, as long as you know at least something about the piano. If you are trying to produce the next Mozart, this might not be the best book. Or you might need to supplement it with other books that stress the fundamentals of technique. But if you want your child to really enjoy learning piano, it's an excellent choice.
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  • merrymran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great method for young pianists
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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    I love this course, even more than the basic one. It's got lots of music to reinforce each concept, and the songs are fun. It's also easy to follow so that parents can help children practice at home.
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  • YM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
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    Works well for my kids. The teacher said it’s good series.
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  • Kristen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Beginning Piano Series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016
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    As a piano teacher for a dozen years, the Alfred Prep series is perfect for my young students. I use the Prep series to start any of my students in Kindergarten or First grade. It teaches them good beginning skills and moves at a good pace.
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  • Krenzington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for learning piano.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2018
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    We love this piano lesson book. Each time our child completes a boom we order a new one!
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  • Amanda R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
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    While this series is geared toward the "young" beginner, I've found that it works just as well with my middle school aged students. They like being able to play familiar tunes as well as the novelty pieces found in this book. Works well as supplemental material as well as a lesson book.
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  • Shawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
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    Great piano book for kids
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021
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    Value for money
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in India on December 23, 2018
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    Good book
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  • Rosemary
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good piano tutor.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022
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    One of the many Alfred piano books to help beginners acquire confidence and fluency.
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  • Jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013
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    Very good for young people, particularly the very clear and large print. Also easy stages which you can galop through if the child is a quick learner but enough material for the slowest pupil
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  • Elle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alfreds Prep Course Book D
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2013
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    A good follow on book for younger players. I have used it to teach from & find it very good.
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  • aledj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2014
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    Recommended by my daughter's piano tutor. The songs are becoming more difficult.
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