The bass recorder brings a deep rich timbre to the recorder ensemble. Nevertheless when beginning with the bass recorder even players who have already mastered one or more instruments of the recorder family face the problem of learning a new clef and feeling at home with an instrument which is different from the other recorders in its shape and handling. The Bass Recorder Workshop is a 'hands-on' tutor which helps players acquire the bass recorder skills necessary for refined ensemble playing step by step. The bass recorder is incorporated into the ensemble from the beginning. The degree of difficulty in the bass line gradually increases in terms of tone quality rhythm andtechnical demands. The Bass Recorder Workshop consists of consecutive volumes with music for three to five voice recorder ensembles as well as exercises and information on the following subjects: o the bass recorder - construction instrument types historical background o technical foundations of bass recorder playing posture fingering sound and articulation o practise and rehearsal techniques intonation in ensemble playing o stylistically diverse ensemble repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary music The Bass Recorder Workshop offers the possibility of playing the bass line of the ensemble pieces along with the CD included. The audio examples come in two versions: the full versions are complemented by versions without the bass line which can be used to play along with. Beginners who would like to start with the bass as their first recorder instrument should supplement the Bass Recorder Workshop with lessons from a teacher. Learning the bass recorder whilst playing in an ensemble continues in this 3rd volume of Workshop Bassblockflöte. Greater emphasis is placed on the techniques of refining sound quality 2 and 3 part arrangements and playing not only the bass voice but also the middle or even the melodic line. The enclosed CD recorded by the editors Irmhild Beutler

Bassblockflöte lernen im Ensemble für 3-5 Blockflöten (SA(A)TB) und CD-The bass recorder brings a deep rich timbre to the recorder ensemble. Nevertheless when beginning with the bass recorder even players who have already mastered one or more instruments of the recorder family face the problem of learning a new clef and feeling at home with an instrument which is different from the other recorders in its shape and handling. The Bass Recorder Workshop is a “hands-on” tutor which helps players acquire the bass recorder skills necessary for refined ensemble playing step by step. The bass recorder is incorporated into the ensemble from the beginning. The degree of difficulty in the bass line gradually increases in terms of tonequality rhythm and technical demands.The Bass Recorder Workshop consists of consecutive volumes with music for three to five voice recorder ensembles as well as exercises and information on the following subjects:• the bass recorder – construction instrument types historical background• technical foundations of bass recorder playing posture fingering sound and articulation• practise and rehearsal techniques intonation in ensemble playing• stylistically diverse ensemble repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary musicThe Bass Recorder Workshop offers the possibility of playing the bass line of the ensemble pieces along with the CD included. The audio examples come in two versions: the full versions are complemented by versions without the bass line which can be used to play along with.Beginners who would like to start with the bass as their first recorder instrument should supplement the Bass Recorder Workshop with lessons from a teacher. Comtents: Paix Jakob: Ungaresca Petruschka (Volkslied aus

Hal Leonard Recorder Songbook-15 contemporary hits of the holiday season are included in this collection for recorder: Blue Christmas · Do You Hear What I Hear · Frosty the Snow Man · Grown-Up Christmas List · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right down Santa Claus Lane) · I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus · Jingle Bell Rock · The Little Drummer Boy · White Christmas · Winter Wonderland · and more.

Complete Edition with full commentary by Marijke Oostenkamp and Bernard Thomas 4 livrets Jacob van Eyck's Der Fluyten Lust-Hof is the earliest surviving collection of music for recorder. It is essential repertoire for all recorder players, and provides in effect an excellent handbook on the art of improvising variations. To understand this music, it is necessary to know the melodies used by Van Eyck and the harmonies that were associated with them in his day. To this end, the new Dolce edition of the collection includes a commentary volume that gives original versions from contemporary sources, with harmony (or at least a bass part); The list of other surviving settings of the tunes is also invaluable in devising programmes or lectures.

When kids learn to play an instrument, they want to play the songs they know and love! This collection of 50 songs alongs them to do just that! It includes 50 contemporary favorites, including: Believer · Don't Stop Believin' · Happy · High Hopes · Let's Get It Started · Ocean Eyes · Perfect · Rewrite the Stars · A Thousand Miles · You Will Be Found · and more.