Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Duet Books
About this collection
Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Duet Books
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Duet Books bring an essential social element to early piano study. Designed by Dennis Alexander, these duet books pair beginning pianists together, building confidence and musicality through ensemble playing. Starting at Level 1B and progressing through Level 4, the duets reinforce technique learned in the method while making practice time more engaging. Available as printed books or PDF downloads, these duets work perfectly alongside the main Alfred's method series.
Who it's for
- Piano teachers pairing beginner students for ensemble experience
- Parents seeking motivating material for two pianists at home
- Early-level pianists (ages 6-10) learning to read and play together
What's inside
- Four duet books spanning Levels 1B through 4, all by Dennis Alexander
- Piano duet arrangements designed to reinforce method-book skills
- Available as printed books or PDF digital downloads for immediate access
Things to consider
Match the duet level to both students' current progress in the main Alfred's method, or choose one level below if students are at different paces. The primo (first) part carries the melody while the secondo (second) part provides harmonic support, so you can assign parts based on confidence level rather than strict grade matching. Digital PDFs work well for quick printing or tablet-based learning, while physical books are ideal for sustained practice and page turns.