This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the recorder. Beginning with how to hold the instrument and make a sound through reading music and basic technique you???ll be guided all the way to articulation dynamics and composing. With pieces in styles ranging from ethnic folk tunes to Renaissance dances and classical symphonic melodies this book is a fun method for learning to play this very accessible and enjoyable instrument.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of all the examples presented in this book allowing you to hear how the examples should sound as well as giving you the opportunity to play along yourself.

62 Traditional Pieces for Descant (Soprano) Recorder-English Folk Tunes For Recorder contains 62 traditional songs arranged for the descant (soprano) Recorder.Suitable for players at a grade 3-8 level this book features pieces in a range of styles including ballads hornpipes jigs and more.Experienced Recorder player and author Peter Bowman (The Baroque Recorder Anthology Fun And Games With The Recorder) provides notes on all of the styles and individual pieces covered. This volume is also accompanied by a CD with a recording of all the tunes performed by Kathryn Bennetts.English Folk Tunes For Recorder includes the songsPortsmouth Scarborough Fair Greensleeves Early One Morning Here We Come A-Wassailing and more.

The best way to learn any instrument is to have lessons from a good experienced teacher. Although happily the number of such teachers is constantly growing the recorder is still frequently taught by enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers and many players start by teaching themselves. This series of books sets out to help learners of all ages in all three situations. Experienced teachers who may choose to disregard much of the text as personal demonstration is always clearer than the written word will find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own mathod at each stage. The less experienced willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation. Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce. But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle delightful and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)“...this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken“ (Oliver James Contact Magazine) Descant Tutors provide a sound-playing technique a mastery of simple notation and contain 570 tunes including concert pieces by Bonsor carols attractive rounds and melodies by 'early music' composers. Clear line drawings greatly assist the pupil making them especially suitable for self-instruction.

The best way to learn any instrument is to have lessons from a good experienced teacher. Although happily the number of such teachers is constantly growing the recorder is still frequently taught by enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers and many players start by teaching themselves.This series of books sets out to help learners of all ages in all three situations. Experienced teachers who may choose to disregard much of the text as personal demonstration is always clearer than the written word will find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own mathod at each stage. The less experienced willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation.Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce.But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle delightful and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)?...this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken? (Oliver James Contact Magazine)These two tutors with accompanying teacher's books are for newcomers to the instrument who are beginning on the treble and so assume no previous knowledge either of the instrument or of musical notation.

Ready Steady Recorder! is a colourful Recorder tutor for early starters which guides children from the very beginning including how to hold a recorder properly. Key symbols are explained at the outset andrepeated throughout to encourage and aid learning. Notes are introduced slowly and clearly enabling good technique and musical literacy.There are plenty of short pieces with CD accompaniments at all stages many of whichhave funny words or actions. Rhythms are clapped out musical terms and symbols explained simply and games help promote understanding all of which make this new book comprehensive yet enjoyable easy to follow and fun.

Method for Recorder part 3-Recorder World is a new and colourful introduction to recorder playing particularly suitable for very young children. The Great Wizard and his owl act as guides through the book. New notes and ideas are introduced gradually and reinforced by colourful stickers which can be used as each concept is presented. There are also games and pieces in two and three parts including both original and well known tunes. There is plenty here to keep young musicians interested and amused - an ideal start to a lifetime of musical activity. Book 3 introduces the idea of performing with others. This is done with the use of a play-along CD containing over 75 fantastictracks. All recorder players will have immense fun with this book. Includes a complete fingering chart which makes a great reference tool.

The magic continues: Valentina, the little witch, and her friend Chebby the Fox have returned, bringing with them many things for the little musicians to discover and to learn in Vol. 2 of the recorder method Flötenzauber. Following up on the first volume, the method has been designed carefully and in a manner suitable for children, gradually involving the right hand and extending the tonal range to the low C. The lovely illustrations can be coloured by the children, e.g. during a short break from learning, and serve as guidance in this volume. The teacher is again given opportunities to motivate the children and recognize their performance of individual pieces with a smiley, for example.The edition is available with or without CD. It contains both a slow and a faster version of the pieces in order that the children can improve their performance and not get discouraged by a fast tempo. The first verse of each song is sung by the children. This helps the little recorder players to find the right entrance and better understand melody and rhythm.Volume 3 in preparation. / Flûte A Bec Soprano

This book contains a selection of Christmas Carols in very easy arrangements for descant recorder with an optional second part. On the accompanying CD each carol is given in two versions with and without recorders: children (and adults) can play along with a professional ensemble. Content: Away in an MangerHark! The Herald Angel SingIt Came upon the Midnight ClearOnce in Royal David?s CityThe First NowellSilent Night!O Little Town of BethlehemO Christmas TreeO Come All Ye FaithfulSee Amid the Winters SnowWhile Shepherds Wathed Their FlocksThe Holly and the IvyAngels from the Realms of GloryWe Three Kings of Orient AreGood Christian Men RejoiceWe Wish You a MerryChristmasGood King WenceslasGod Rest You Merry GentlemenPast Tree O?clockPatapan

This anthology contains pieces by seventeenth- and eighteenth-century composers in a variety of different styles. The repertoire includes works by major composers such as Telemann Purcell and Corelli as well as lesser-known composers including amongst others Babell Delalande van Eyck Fischer Locke and Luidhens. This collection is ideal for recorder teachers looking for additional repertoire for their teaching practice as well as developing players looking to expand their repertoire and for use in school or music centre concerts.Content - Telemann: Minuet - Telemann: Rigaudon - Delalande: Passepied - Bingham: Trumpet Air - Fischer: Angloise I - Fischer: Angloise II - Playford: Red House - Purcell: Rondo - Corelli: Sarabanda - Corelli: Gavotta - Delalande: Rondeau - Delalande: Gavotte - Babell: Boree - Luidhens: Corente - Telemann: Affetuoso - Telemann: Presto - Carr: Divisions upon an Italian Ground - Aubert: Le Moulinet I - Aubert: Le Moulinet II - Caix: Muzette - Telemann: A Tempo Giusto - Telemann: Tempo di Minuetto - Telemann: Allegro - Van Eyck: den Nachtegael - Fischer: Gigue - Fischer: Bouree - Fischer: Menuet en Rondeau - Fischer: Gigue - Blow: Gavotte - Locke: Sarabande - Locke: Jigg - Jenkins: The Lady Katherine Audley's Bells - Van Eyck: Postillon

A Refreshing Approach For Beginners-I Love Recorder is a refreshing fun and integrated approach to playing the recorder. Written by recorder expert Sally Adams it is ideal for classroom or individual use.Following on from Book 1 Book 2 introduces a wider range of notes alongside the important musicianship skills of theory aural listening and improvising.Perfect preparation for Grade 1Extends the range of notes from low C to top FA step-by-step method based on the holistic principles of Simultaneous Learning with lots of consolidationIncludes Enhanced CD of demo and backing tracks plus aural and listeningactivitiesIncludes PDF of piano accompaniments to download from the Enhanced CD and teachers' notes from www.qtpublications.co.uk

The fun and exciting way to learn the recorder-Discover just how simple learning the Recorder can be by taking it just one note at a time! The Razzamajazz method introduces you to the instrument beginning with your first note and some simple exercises graduallyprogressing to full melodies as your vocabulary expands. However you will need just a little previous experience of basic music-reading. In true Razzamajazz style the pieces are full of swing and swagger takingaway the pains the practice hours. Furthermore a CD of specially-recorded backing tracks is included for you to play along with and test your skills. By the end of the book you will have a host of funky tunes at the tips of yourfingers!

Soprano Recorder Method for Classroom or Individual Use- The Recorder Express CD contains a massive selection of 99 fabulous tracks. Most tracks are accompaniment only but some feature a professional recorder player so that students can strive to match her beautiful tone and musicality. brThe Method book is available separately :Recorder Express is the track to becoming a great recorder player and having fun! More than 120 folk pop and original songs and exercises are included as well as technique tips and beginning music theory. Levels 1 and 2 are combined in this one edition! Notes are taught in this order: B A G C D low E low D F# low C F high E. This method was well conceivedand thoroughly tested by master teacher clinician and professional recorder player Artie Almeida.

Soprano Recorder Method for Classroom or Individual Use- Recorder Express is the track to becoming a great recorder player and having fun! More than 120 folk pop and original songs and exercises are included as well as technique tips and beginning music theory. Levels 1 and 2 are combined in this one edition! Notes are taught in this order: B A G C D low E low D F# low C F high E. This method was well conceived and thoroughly tested by master teacher clinician and professional recorder player Artie Almeida. A separate CD is available withy 99 tracks. Most tracks are accompaniment only but some feature a professional recorder player so that students can strive to match her beautifultone and musicality.