Method for descant recorder-A special method for beginners. First published by Schott in German in 1990. The translation and adaption into English has been made by Peter Bowman.three Volumes for the descant recorder which advance in small steps and include many playful elements suitable for both group and individual lessons. ? Discover the adventure of learning the recorder? Make real progress through games: breathing? A mixture of lively new and traditional tunes? Three supplementery tune books each with a sheet of stickers? Teacher's commentary? Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting orld of musicFun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensive recordertutor covering all stages from the first notes of the beginner up to the point of preofessional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with wich children will make their first musical discoveries it is also an instrument of the highest artistic merit. This series of books tries to link these two extremes providing a carefully planned pathway between first playful contact with the instrument and professional recorder playing.The three Tutor Books are suitable for use both with small groups and for individual tuition. Progress is methodical and is made in small steps placing great value on consistent work with breathing sound production and the development of rhythmic security.In the Tutor books we speak directly to the child and provide carefully planned precisely formulated exercises. We recognise that some children learning the recorder will not yet be able to read but hope that this will provide an opportunity for a parent or teacher to become involved in the learning process. Each step in this process should be fun and accessable to both the parent/teacher and the child.Tutor Book 1 is intended for children from about six years of age. Previous musical experience is not essential but undoubtedly would prove useful. It concentrates on the notes B A g E1 C2 and D2 leaving sufficient time

Abracadabra Recorder Book 1 is a graded collection for the beginner on descant recorder. 23 songs and tunes using from three to eight notes.Abracadabra Recorder Book 1 is the ideal repertoire series for descant recorders. Each book includes graded solo and multi-part songs and tunes starting with five-note tunes such as Shepherds' Hey and working up to more challenging classics such as You are my Sunshine and The Wombling Song. Clear fingering diagrams and notation explanations are given at each stage.

This new revised edition of J'Apprends La Flûte À Bec by Jean-Claude Veilhan is a beginner method for Soprano Recorder. Including all facets that a beginner method should have it features information on the instrument positioning breathing and theory. Small studies and exercises are also part of the book to support the acquired knowledge throughout. Simple melodic studies will enable young players to start playing music while practising and having fun. This method is a must-have for all those who wish to learn how to play the Recorder. This volume can be completed by the book'Initiation exercises' from the same author.

A Method for the Young Beginner-Here's a delightful approach to recorder study for children. Easily learned exercises plus fully illustrated hand positions and photographs take the younger player through all the steps necessary to learn this extraordinary instrument. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel for easy removal. Performed by Berald Burakoff recorder Sonya Burakoff recorder Accompaniment: Sam Brown guitar George Duvivier bass David Spinozza guitar

Junior Guest Spot-Fifteen hit songs for descant recorder in easy melody line arrangement by Daniel Scott with specially recorded backing tracks. Ideal for beginners and young performers using short easy arrangements in simple keys with lyrics tohelp guide you though the piece. The accompanying CD contains full performance versions and backing only versions so you can play the solo line.

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

For Books 1-2-Featuring all the tunes from Recorder Magic books 1 and 2 this CD includes performances and backing tracks for each tune so that beginners can hear how the music sounds then play along to the accompaniments. As well as every song from the book this CD also contains the demonstrations of the musical lessons and activities with gaps so the student may copy what is heard. A very comprehensive and fun approach to this ever popular instrument.

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.