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 method at each stage. The less experienced will benefit 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 themselves - 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 standard 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.

Twenty-seven superb concert solos for the intermediate recorder player compiled and arranged by Sally Adams. This selection of pieces spans all styles of music from the melodies of Handel and Bach to settings of traditional folk tunes and more contemporary compositions - something for every occasion whether it be a recital concert or competition. Full Piano accompaniments are included throughout.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Turlough O?Carolan (1670 1738) is considered the prototype of the travelling Irish harpist supplying his continually changing audience with new tunes and poignant stories. His melodies which are steeped in Irish tradition have made him immortal. They have also had a lasting influence on the development of Irish music. Many of his tunes have provided a basis for thousands of later melodies. This edition for descant or treble recorder and piano presents among others the following pieces: ?James Betagh Jig? ?Carolan?s Cup? ?Carolan?s Farewell to Music? ?Kitty Magennis? ?Hewlett? ?Mr. O?Connor? ?Fanny Power?. The arrangements include an optional part for a secondflute.

'Jazzy Recorder 2' has been composed with the aim of giving players of very moderate range and ability an easy introduction to the jazz idiom. It contains further five pieces in various jazz/swing styles only slightly more demanding technically than those in Book 1 and forming a useful set of studies in different tonguings ranging from the rhythmic almost percussive tonguing needed for No.1 to the warm flowing legato appropriate to No. 4. The accompaniments are very rhythmic in order to encourage the correct interpretation of the solo part. These pieces will provide effective enjoyable and different concert/festival material for intermediate players.

Édité par Nagy Olivér Instrument: Flute a bec (ou autre instrument mélodique) et piano Série: Recorder Music Genre: Baroque Pages: 72 pp Date du parution: 1986 Contenu : 1. Ismeretlen szerz?: Sonata in F major: Hornpipe 2. Schmierer, J. A.: Sarabande ? Gavotte 3. Telemann, Georg Philipp: Minuet 4. Fischer, J. C. F.: Bourrée 5. Fischer, J. C. F.: Minuet 6. Albinoni, Tomaso: Sonata in F major: Largo, Giga 7. Valentine, Robert: Sonata in D minor: Giga op. 2 no. 5 8. Loeillet, J. B. (John): Sonata in G major: Gavotta op. 1 no. 3 9. Loeillet, J. B. (John): Sonata in D minor: Largo, Giga, Gavotta op. 1 no. 2 10. Lavigne, Ph. de: Sonata in C major äLa Baussanö: Rondeau, Tambourin I, II op. 2 no. 1 11. Lavigne, Ph. de: Sonata in C major äLa Duboisö: Gaiment, Sarabande, Menuet I, II op. 2 no. 3 12. Marcello, Benedetto: Sonata in B flat major: Gavotte, Minuet op. 1 no. 6 13. Chédeville, Esprit Philippe: Sonatille galante in C major: Gavotte en Rondeau op. 6 no. 1 14. Pepusch, Johann Christoph: Sonata in D minor: Allemande, Sarabande 15. Hotteterre, Jacques-Martin: Suite in B flat minor: Allemande I op. 5 no. 1 16. Hotteterre, Jacques-Martin: Suite in D minor: Allemande II, Courante op. 5 no. 4 17. Bach, Johann Sebastian: French Suite in B minor: Minuet BWV 814 18. Händel, Georg Friedrich: Sonata in F major: Siciliana, Gigue op. 1 no. 11 19. Händel, Georg Friedrich: Sonata in D minor: Hornpipe op. 1 no. 9 20. Vivaldi, Antonio: Sonata in F major: Siciliana, Allemanda, Aria di Giga RV 52