SKU: ST.C408

ISBN 9790570814084.

Fifteen short blues numbers. Terry Cathrine teaches in Edinburgh and has been piloting this recent edition throughout his busy teaching practice.

SKU: MB.30963

ISBN 9781513468204. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This exceptional collection of 41 truly beautiful airs and ballads from the British Isles offers both well-known tunes by the prolific blind Irish harpist, Turlough Oâ??Carolan and rarely heard melodies by anonymous composers; all have stood the test of time. Arranged for soprano or tenor recorder, these include Oâ??Carolanâ??s classically influenced â??Lord Inchiquinâ? and â??Eleanor Plunkettâ? as well as â??O Gentle Doveâ? and â??Cuckoo Dearâ?â?? both examples of the strong tradition of song in Wales. Among other tunes, the haunting modal melodies of â??The Dark Slender Boyâ? and â??Enchanted Valleyâ? express the melancholic heart and soul of the British Isles.

A few of these songs have taken on a life of their own in modern times. â??Bonny at Mornâ?, a popular traditional tune of northern England and Scotland, was arranged for soprano voice and harp by the 20th century British composer, Benjamin Britten. â??The Skye Boat Songâ? originally recounted Bonnie Prince Charles Edward Stuartâ??s journey to the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the historic Battle of Culloden. Later, the song evolved into a lilting lullaby and was more recently used as the theme song for the popular Outlander television series.

Departing slightly from recorder notation practice, author Marcia Diehl has judiciously arranged these melodies complete with spare slur markings to aid the amateur player in authentically and musically rendering these tunes.

SKU: MB.WBM34

ISBN 9780999698020. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Fife Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited fife solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These fife solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment while playing the instrument.

SKU: BT.DHP-1043680-400

ISBN 9789043120647. German.

Recorder World is a new and colourful introduction to recorder playing, particularly suitable for very young children. The Great Wizard and his owl act as guides through the book. New notes and ideas are introduced gradually and reinforced by colourful stickers which can be used as each concept is presented. There are also games and pieces in two and three parts including both original and well known tunes. There is plenty here to keep young musicians interested and amused - an ideal start to a lifetime of musical activity. Book 3 introduces the idea of performing with others. This is done with the use of a play-along CD containing over 75 fantastictracks. All recorder players will have immense fun with this book. Includes a complete fingering chart which makes a great reference tool.English Edition: DHP 1043725-400, vol. 3

Blockflötenland ist eine phantasievolle, kindgerechte Schule in drei Bänden für Anfänger auf der Blockflöte und in der Musik. Hier eröffnet sich den Kindern eine neue, bunte Welt voll Musik, die sie mit ihrer Blockflöte erforschen. Von einem Zauberer und einer weisen Eule an die Hand genommen, machen sie hier ihre ersten musikalischen Schritte. Auf der Reise lernen sie Schritt für Schritt nicht nur, wie man auf der Blockflöte spielt, sondern auch das Noten lesen und wichtige Musikzeichen. Lustige Musikstücke, Rätsel, Spiele, bekannte Abzählreime und Lieder für einen oder mehrere Spieler sorgen für Spaß und Abwechslung auf dem Weg. Bei jedem neuen Griff oder Zeichen dürfendie kleinen Abenteurer in Band 1 den dazugehörigen Aufkleber aus dem mitgelieferten Sticker-Blatt selbst heraussuchen und einkleben. In Band 2 kündigt ein beiliegendes Plakat den Blockflötenzirkus an: Die Akteure sind natürlich die jungen Schüler, die hier allerlei Tricks und Spielereien auf der Blockflöte lernen. In Band 3 können die Schüler schon schwierigere Stücke und Lieder auf der beiliegenden CD anhören und dann zur separat eingespielten Begleitung selbst ausprobieren. Die CD kann auch gut zum Vorspielen der Lieder verwendet werden. Diese zusätzlichen Elemente machen diese Blockflötenschule zu einer echten Mitmach-Schule, die sowohl im Einzel- als auch Gruppenunterricht eingesetzt werden kann.

SKU: MB.30964

ISBN 9781513469775. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This collection of 41 timeless melodies is tastefully arranged for soprano and tenor recorders with suggested breath marks and accompaniment chords. Selections include a variety of influences which provide a historical and aesthetic view of the American musical landscape. The works of both well-known, classically trained composers and unknown folk artists are featured in standard notation arrangements suitable for performance by intermediate players. The one thing these tunes have in common is their striking melodies, which in many cases have endured throughout the ages.

SKU: BA.BVK01903

ISBN 9783761819036. 30.5 x 23.5 cm inches. Illustrations: Heiki Prange.

The Barenreiter series Mein Instrument (My Instrument) is designed for students who want to obtain further information on the instrument they have chosen to learn.

Each picture book offers a large variety of facts and information regarding the history of an instrument, its functions, its technical aspects, its relation to other instruments and its theoretical basics. The book ends with details about great composers and players.

These books are ideal as gifts for students who are beginning with an instrument and for anybody who is interested in the history and function of musical instruments. Now books about Violin, Piano, Guitar, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet and Trumpet have already been released.