The first part of a two-volume anthology providing a graded selection of well-crafted and idiomatic arrangements for Treble/Alto Recorder and Piano. All the works ranging from 14th century Renaissance music to contemporary pieces have been selected and edited by Kathyrn Bennetts and Peter Bowman.

Schule für Altblockflöte-Now the popular recorder method is available for treble (alto) recorder too! The recorder is not treated as a child's plaything but as a versatile and modern instrument. You'll find music in all sorts of styles with lots of rocky and groovy tunes too. The accompanying CD includes the best tunes from the book to listen to and play along. There's plenty of 'classical' learning material too: loads of fun activities make it easy to learn recorder technique; playing together; intonation; improvisation and composition; and ensemble playing with mallets stomp pipes and percussion. Educational games and musical puzzles help to internalise the theoretical aspects (alsosuitable for soprano recorder).

Schule für Altblockflöte-Now the popular recorder method is available for treble (alto) recorder too! The recorder is not treated as a child's plaything but as a versatile and modern instrument. You'll find music in all sorts of styles with lots of rocky and groovy tunes too. The accompanying CD includes the best tunes from the book to listen to and play along. There's plenty of 'classical' learning material too: loads of fun activities make it easy to learn recorder technique; playing together; intonation; improvisation and composition; and ensemble playing with mallets stomp pipes and percussion. Educational games and musical puzzles help to internalise the theoretical aspects (alsosuitable for soprano recorder).

This beginner's method for the alto ('F') recorder presents carefully written examples studies and a wealth of songs to teach important concepts. This method is suited for either individual or classroom instruction. It may beused in class with the companion for the soprano recorder Fun with the Recorder.

Tune Book 1-This Method for Alto Recorder which is a continuation of the three volumes for soprano recorder will continue to place great importance on developing musicianship breathing technique sound production rhythmic security and the introduction of music theory. At the heart of this method lies a seamless crossover from soprano to alto recorder whilst maintaining and developing the student's soprano recorder playing. The first volumes of Fun and Games with the Recorder for soprano recorder are intended for use with children from about six years of age. This method for alto recorder is therefore aimed at children of around 10-12 years. As in the previous books in this series weaddress the child directly and provide carefully planned and precisely formulated exercises.This method is suitable for use both in group and individual lessons. The accompanying Tune Books offer a broad range of solo and ensemble music which is graded to match the technical and musical progression of the Tutor Books.

Tutor Book 1-A comprehensive recorder method ranging from the beginner???s first notes and progressing in carefully managed small steps to advanced playing on the alto. Particular value is placed on musical awareness; expressive playing is presented on an equal basis with breathing finger and tonguing techniques. Singing and playing from memory are essential to musical development and play a major role throughout the series. Since the first volumes of Fun and Games with the Recorder for soprano recorder are intended for use with children from about six years of age this method for alto recorder is therefore aimed at children of around 10 - 12 years. This series addresses the child directlyand provides carefully planned and precisely formulated exercises.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Fun With Number of pages : 32 This beginner's method for the alto (F) recorder presents carefully written examples, studies, and a wealth of songs to teach important concepts. This method is suited for either individual or classroom instruction. It may be used in class with the companion for the soprano recorder, Fun with the Recorder.

Six Suites - Vol. 1 for Alto Recorder is the first volume of a series of two by J. S. Bach. Initially composed for Cello between 1717 and 1723 it was transcribed by Jean-Claude Veilhan and features the Suites I II and III. The transcription keeps the original key and only some passages have to be played one octave higher than in the original sheet. The first suite BWV 1007 is in G major and contains a Prelude an Allemande a Courante a Sarabande two Minuets and a Guigue. Its Prelude is the most famous movement of the whole set of Suites consisting mainly of only arpeggiated chords. It can be heard in manyfilms and is highly recognisable. The second one BWV1008 is in D minor and held the same movements' organisation. Its prelude in two parts features a cadenza which leads to other cadenzas in the Allemande. The Minuet part is quite technical to play. Finally the third one BWV 1009 in C major sees the Minuets being replaced by Bourrées which are often played together as a solo material. The second Bourrée only has a partial signature and the Allemande has a rhythm quite unique for the piece as it includes three semiquavers instead of one. These suites also exist arranged for Piano for Trombone and for many other instruments.

Berio could have called “Gesti” a “Sequenza”; the approach is the same. The work calls for (almost literally) breathtaking virtuosity – fingers tongue and respiration must be skilfully coordinated. The instrumental sounds combined over and over with the flutist’s voice occasionally have a humorous effect such as when the flute suggests a bird gone mad; in the final section we hear that the instrument can sing as well.