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. â?¢ Discover the adventure of learning the recorderâ?¢ Make real progress through games: breathingâ?¢ A mixture of lively new and traditional tunesâ?¢ Three supplementary tune books each with a sheet of stickersâ?¢ Teacher's commentaryâ?¢ Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting world of music Fun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensive recorder tutor covering all stagesfrom the first notes of the beginner up to the point of professional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with which 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 accessible 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 and space for the development of

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 supplementary tune books each with a sheet of stickers? Teacher's commentary? Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting world of music Fun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensiverecorder tutor covering all stages from the first notes of the beginner up to the point of professional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with which 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 accessible 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

Book 1-Designed for the classroom and private study the FJH Recorder For Everyone series addresses the National Standards for Music Education.With this series the beginning Recorder student will learn to perform both solos and duets. Lyrics are provided for many recognisable songs and singing along with the group is encouraged. Reading music notating music conducting and basic composition skills are introduced and all new concepts are clearly explained with interesting musical examples.The level 1 Recorder books develop rhythm up to eighth notes and dotted quarters. The keys of C Am G and F are introduced.This first method bookcomes complete with a play-along CD containing recordings of all of the featured tracks played by a professional Recorder player with Piano accompaniment. The CD contains a Piano-only part and a bonus track is also included - featuring a professional Recorder ensemble performing on four different types of Recorders.The FJH Recorder Method For Everyone: Book 1 features a wonderful variety of music including classical themes folksongs and multi-cultural melodies.Three informative icons are used throughout the books in the FJH Recorder Method For Everyone series:Know Your Recorder Provides historical and interesting information on the recorder. Includes lists of popular music that use recorders.Music Master Gives the student insights on the bigger picture of music and music performance.Recorder Tip Useful performance tips to help the student to progress easier and faster.This book also includes an informative Glossary on the last page.

Arrangeur: Richard Duckett. The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Recorder' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team brass', 'Team Percussion' and 'Team Strings'. Team Recorder is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner recorder players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book.Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided as well as some untuned percussion accompaniments to add variety in performance. Introduces simple-part playing through the use of rounds, ensemble parts for treble recorder and there are a number of duets that can be expanded into classroom, orchestra or wind band performances with the use of supplementary parts. This volume includes audio downloads of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Recorder' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team brass', 'Team Percussion' and 'Team Strings'. Team Recorder is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner recorder players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book.Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided as well as some untuned percussion accompaniments to add variety in performance. Introduces simple-part playing through the use of rounds, ensemble parts for treble recorder and there are a number of duets that can be expanded into classroom, orchestra or wind band performances with the use of supplementary parts. This volume includes audio downloads of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Flûte à Bec

Join the magical story of Johnny Sophie and the Recorder Wizard and learn to play along with Johnny as he goes on his mystical musical journey that's full of fun!  When young Johnny isenlisted to play a Recorder solo at the school concert he has no idea what to do. But then a mysterious package brings him the magical Recorder and he embarks upon a musical odyssey accompanied by the RecorderWizard and his sister Sophie.  Join the young musicians and their magical recorder on an exciting journey as Johnny masters the instrument and saves the school concert. The story istold in a comic-strip style with funny adventures and incidents beautiful pictures and all the while teaching you how to play the Recorder along with Johnny. The simple tunes that are included are all designed for the beginnerwith no previous musical experience. The accompanying CD illustrates all examples and turns the story into a really wonderful interactive learning experience. For a really fun alternative to those otherdry beginning Recorder books pick up Recorder Wizard and start learning the Recorder the magical and fun way today.

Mel Bay's Children's Recorder Method is a new recorder method which stands on its own. There is an imaginative accompaniment CD which makes even the simplest one-note exercise into an attractive experience for the young student and there are lyrics to all the songs. Large notes are used throughout and each melody is attractively illustrated. Clear and concise instructions introduce technique and notation concepts gradually. These books use many Icelandicsongs and folk songs some of which may even date from the time of Leif Eriksson! This gives the method a unique flavor and allows the introduction of many unusual melodic and rhythmic elements. The first book is based on the sixeasiest notes on the recorder and the accompaniment will help the student happily gain a firm rhythmic feeling and above all have fun while learning.

This cool pack contains a high-quality recorder plus three terrific Recorder Fun! books loaded with 16 huge Disney hits: Can You Feel the Love Tonight Circle of Life Hakuna Matata I Will Go Sailing No More Reflection When She Loved Me Woody's Roundup You've Got a Friend in Me and more. Each book comes complete with instructions for playing the recorder and a handy fingering chart.

?...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)A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts) country dance tunes and excerpts from the standart treble repertoire - Bach Barsanti Corelli Händel Telemann etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give in only a few minutes concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to andfrom each new note and instant recognition of random notes.Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

...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)A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts) country dance tunes and excerpts from the standart treble repertoire - Bach Barsanti Corelli Händel Telemann etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give in only a few minutes concentrated practice onthe more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes.Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

These books provide an additional source of teaching pieces for recorder; songs that students will want to play thus providing an important incentive for student interest and study. 16 classic Bach compositions including: Gavotte Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring Musette Sleepers and Wake.

Supplementary material carefully graded to correspond with the course books. Provides extra solo and duet material. Ideal for children who need more practice and for fast learners who need extra material to hold theirinterest.