The best way to learn any instrument is to have lessons from a good experienced teacher. Although happily the number of such teachers is constantly growing the recorder is still frequently taught by enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers and many players start by teaching themselves. This series of books sets out to help learners of all ages in all three situations. Experienced teachers who may choose to disregard much of the text as personal demonstration is always clearer than the written word will find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own mathod at each stage. The less experienced willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation. Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce. But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle delightful and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)“...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) Descant Tutors provide a sound-playing technique a mastery of simple notation and contain 570 tunes including concert pieces by Bonsor carols attractive rounds and melodies by 'early music' composers. Clear line drawings greatly assist the pupil making them especially suitable for self-instruction.

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

Learning to play the Recorder is made easy with Voggy’s Recorder Book. Starting from scratch you’ll learn everything you need to know about your new instrument. There are songs and exercises composed especially for this book to help you overcome possible technical problems. Everything you need to learn is presented in an easy-to-understand way to make sure you never lose fun and motivation to continue the adventure of music. Enclosed you’ll find many of the most popular and beautiful Folksongs and Children’s songs arranged for Recorder in C. There’s even an appendix with tips on practicing caring for your Recorder and fingering diagrams showing all the noteson your Recorder.

62 Traditional Pieces for Descant (Soprano) Recorder-English Folk Tunes For Recorder contains 62 traditional songs arranged for the descant (soprano) Recorder.Suitable for players at a grade 3-8 level this book features pieces in a range of styles including ballads hornpipes jigs and more.Experienced Recorder player and author Peter Bowman (The Baroque Recorder Anthology Fun And Games With The Recorder) provides notes on all of the styles and individual pieces covered. This volume is also accompanied by a CD with a recording of all the tunes performed by Kathryn Bennetts.English Folk Tunes For Recorder includes the songsPortsmouth Scarborough Fair Greensleeves Early One Morning Here We Come A-Wassailing and more.

Includes a history of the recorder how to choose an instrument how to read music as well as a complete note and fingering chart duets and fun songs from every period of music history from Greensleeves to When the Saints Go Marching In! A fun-filled book that really teaches you how to play!

Easy Music For Descant Recorder-Amaze your family and friends by performing this beautiful Christmas tune! This great value pack includes:  High-quality three-piece Descant Recorder.  Recorder cleaning rod and bag.  Sheet music for ?Walking in the Air? for Recorder with playalong chord symbols for Guitar Keyboard and Ukulele. Fingering chart showing all the Recorder notes you need.

William Bay and Mike Buerk teach you in a step-by-step manner how to play the soprano or descant recorder. Time signatures sharps and flats and all of the basic notes are taught. In addition you will be able to play alongwith many great recorder songs ranging in style from classic to Irish ballads to ragtime to jazz to blues! Learn over 70 recorder solos!

The fun and exciting way to learn the recorder-Discover just how simple learning the Recorder can be by taking it just one note at a time! The Razzamajazz method introduces you to the instrument beginning with your first note and some simple exercises graduallyprogressing to full melodies as your vocabulary expands. However you will need just a little previous experience of basic music-reading. In true Razzamajazz style the pieces are full of swing and swagger takingaway the pains the practice hours. Furthermore a CD of specially-recorded backing tracks is included for you to play along with and test your skills. By the end of the book you will have a host of funky tunes at the tips of yourfingers!

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.

Initial Grade to Grade 8from 2017-All the scales arpeggios and exercises for Trinity College London?s Recorder exams for Initial to Grade 8 valid from 2017. Newly commissioned exercises are also included which may be used as an alternative to scales and arpeggios.

The Aulos recorder tutor is one of the classic school recorder books. This well loved introduction to recorder playing is suitable for class work or individual study. The book was specifically commissioned by Chappell to compliment Aulos the world's most popular recorder. This book includes key stage 1 2 and 3.

This book contains a selection of Christmas Carols in very easy arrangements for descant recorder with an optional second part. On the accompanying CD each carol is given in two versions with and without recorders: children (and adults) can play along with a professional ensemble. Content: Away in an MangerHark! The Herald Angel SingIt Came upon the Midnight ClearOnce in Royal David?s CityThe First NowellSilent Night!O Little Town of BethlehemO Christmas TreeO Come All Ye FaithfulSee Amid the Winters SnowWhile Shepherds Wathed Their FlocksThe Holly and the IvyAngels from the Realms of GloryWe Three Kings of Orient AreGood Christian Men RejoiceWe Wish You a MerryChristmasGood King WenceslasGod Rest You Merry GentlemenPast Tree O?clockPatapan

14 Tangos for Soprano Recorder-C?est en Argentine que naît le mondialement célèbre tango une danse qui séduit et réussit à pénétrer dans les profondeurs de l?âme. Sa sensualité épouse le parfum des danseurs tandis que l?éclat des grandes salles de bal cotoîe l?atmosphère des bas-fonds et des vieux cafés d?Argentine. Le tango est une danse universelle. Tango Time! rassemble onze tanguitos (petits tangos) et trois milongas s?adressant aux flûtistes à bec ayant plusieurs années de pratique instrumentale et sachant interpréter le tango avec verve et inspiration. Sa sensualité garantit un plaisir de jeu infini que ce soit en soliste ou avec l?accompagnement sur disque compact.