--- product_id: 47916961 title: "Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book Level 1: Lesson Book, Level One/2236" price: "€ 27.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/47916961-alfreds-basic-adult-piano-course-lesson-book-level-1-lesson store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book Level 1: Lesson Book, Level One/2236 **Price:** € 27.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book Level 1: Lesson Book, Level One/2236 - **How much does it cost?** € 27.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/47916961-alfreds-basic-adult-piano-course-lesson-book-level-1-lesson) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book Level 1: Lesson Book, Level One/2236 by Palmer, Willard A (ISBN: 8580001057453) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Best Adult Beginners Course - This is the first book to own if you are going to make a success of learning either piano or keyboard. It may be a good idea to get a teacher for a few lessons. This book is attractively designed for the adult and is well structured - going through the basics of health and safety, the beginnings of reading notation, playing pieces with hands separately and then together and starting with important keys like C, and G. There are attractive pieces from a range of traditions - Irish, English, American - country and western, the blues and spirituals and a few classics. By the end of this book, minor keys have been introduced. The book focuses on chords to be found in each key, and left- hand music is kept at a fairly simple level, with the right-hand carrying most of the tunes and travelling further up and down the keyboard. Naming of time length notation is done using the American system of;- eighth notes, quarter notes, half notes and whole notes, rather than quavers and so on. There is enough material here to last for about a year - depending on the amount of practice time that you put in. Having done this book it is worth following up with the second book. Come on - enjoy yourself. Review: Great book for complete beginner - As an adult learner, I was sceptical about how well I could learn from scratch such a beautiful instrument as the piano, let alone begin to understand music and its construction. I really am a complete beginner with no prior knowledge of music, and yet after the first hour I had got to grips with one of the taught pieces, Jingle Bells, using both hands simultaneously. I was absolutely amazed. I went to bed that evening visualising the notes and making the hand and finger movements I had just learnt. This really is pitched at such a perfect level for the adult learner with very easy to understand instructions. It has a really nice flow and guides you along seemlessly. It has really inspired me and instilled a passion to continue through this book and series. Very well done and heartily recommend. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,735 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Piano Songbooks #18 in Piano & Keyboards #34 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,931 Reviews | ## Images ![Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book Level 1: Lesson Book, Level One/2236 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91E6tPCdMkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Adult Beginners Course *by A***L on 30 June 2013* This is the first book to own if you are going to make a success of learning either piano or keyboard. It may be a good idea to get a teacher for a few lessons. This book is attractively designed for the adult and is well structured - going through the basics of health and safety, the beginnings of reading notation, playing pieces with hands separately and then together and starting with important keys like C, and G. There are attractive pieces from a range of traditions - Irish, English, American - country and western, the blues and spirituals and a few classics. By the end of this book, minor keys have been introduced. The book focuses on chords to be found in each key, and left- hand music is kept at a fairly simple level, with the right-hand carrying most of the tunes and travelling further up and down the keyboard. Naming of time length notation is done using the American system of;- eighth notes, quarter notes, half notes and whole notes, rather than quavers and so on. There is enough material here to last for about a year - depending on the amount of practice time that you put in. Having done this book it is worth following up with the second book. Come on - enjoy yourself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for complete beginner *by S***S on 29 September 2010* As an adult learner, I was sceptical about how well I could learn from scratch such a beautiful instrument as the piano, let alone begin to understand music and its construction. I really am a complete beginner with no prior knowledge of music, and yet after the first hour I had got to grips with one of the taught pieces, Jingle Bells, using both hands simultaneously. I was absolutely amazed. I went to bed that evening visualising the notes and making the hand and finger movements I had just learnt. This really is pitched at such a perfect level for the adult learner with very easy to understand instructions. It has a really nice flow and guides you along seemlessly. It has really inspired me and instilled a passion to continue through this book and series. Very well done and heartily recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear and comprehensive *by M***D on 15 January 2013* I start off all of my beginners with this book (adults and children). The first few exercises position the right hand's thumb on middle C and the left hand's thumb on the G below middle C (This is different to the common left hand thumb on middle C but I prefer it). It then moves to G and then F positions. The primary chords are introduced a lot earlier than on other courses which again I prefer. Then gradually more accidentals and sophisticated pieces are included. Other highlights of the book include an illustrated guide to sitting and hand positions, the numbering of fingers etc. The first few exercises have the notes written inside the note-heads which is handy for absolute beginners. Most of the pieces have exercises beforehand to prepare the student for any new material or nasty corners. Most of my students are ready to start learning grade 1 pieces by about half way through the book. I haven't rated the full 5 stars because I do find that nearly all my students get a bit bored of the book by this stage. It is very clear and comprehensive, and a great introduction to the piano though - highly recommended! ## Frequently Bought Together - Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book, Level One (Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, Bk 1) - Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course : Lesson Book, Level Two (Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, Bk 2) - Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book, Bk 3 (Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, Bk 3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/47916961-alfreds-basic-adult-piano-course-lesson-book-level-1-lesson](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/47916961-alfreds-basic-adult-piano-course-lesson-book-level-1-lesson) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*