SKU: MB.30963

ISBN 9781513468204. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This exceptional collection of 41 truly beautiful airs and ballads from the British Isles offers both well-known tunes by the prolific blind Irish harpist, Turlough Oâ??Carolan and rarely heard melodies by anonymous composers; all have stood the test of time. Arranged for soprano or tenor recorder, these include Oâ??Carolanâ??s classically influenced â??Lord Inchiquinâ? and â??Eleanor Plunkettâ? as well as â??O Gentle Doveâ? and â??Cuckoo Dearâ?â?? both examples of the strong tradition of song in Wales. Among other tunes, the haunting modal melodies of â??The Dark Slender Boyâ? and â??Enchanted Valleyâ? express the melancholic heart and soul of the British Isles.

A few of these songs have taken on a life of their own in modern times. â??Bonny at Mornâ?, a popular traditional tune of northern England and Scotland, was arranged for soprano voice and harp by the 20th century British composer, Benjamin Britten. â??The Skye Boat Songâ? originally recounted Bonnie Prince Charles Edward Stuartâ??s journey to the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the historic Battle of Culloden. Later, the song evolved into a lilting lullaby and was more recently used as the theme song for the popular Outlander television series.

Departing slightly from recorder notation practice, author Marcia Diehl has judiciously arranged these melodies complete with spare slur markings to aid the amateur player in authentically and musically rendering these tunes.

SKU: HL.48188116

As a prominent Recorder player himself, Michel Sanvoisin has extensive knowledge of the instrument and has been significantly instrumental in the revival of the instrument. He has compiled numerous, prolific books for the instrument, Play and Learn the Alto Recorder being no exception. The Alto Recorder is the most common accessible Recorder. Sanvoisin's Play and Learn the Alto Recorder provides excellent and clear instruction to progression on the instrument. The book addresses articulation, rhythm, and numerous pieces. For all aspiring players of the Recorder, Charbonnier's Play and Learn the Alto Recorder provides excellent insight and instruction for beginners..

SKU: HL.14034044

ISBN 9781847726780. 7.5x9.75x0.296 inches. English.

This new edition of Treble Recorder from the Beginning is a complete course in playing Treble Recorder and is particularly suitable for Descant players who are progressing to the Treble Recorder. The course contains a wide selection of tunes that combine some old favourites with some new additions including music from Latin America, Scott Joplin compositions, classical pieces and folk songs!

SKU: BT.ALHE32433

French.

Initiation au Solfège et la Fl te Bec.