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: 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: 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: GI.G-J380

ISBN 9781622774968.

The third revision of Jump Right In is easier to use and as musical as ever! Highlights include the following: The series is research based and field tested. Appropriate for the following classes: elementary instrumental, general music at elementary, middle school, and high school. Also appropriate for college teachers who teach instrumental methods classes, vocal-general methods, and aural skills classes.  There are 42 songs for listening and performing with accompaniments.  Songs are notated and performed at musical tempos with characteristic rhythms.  Contains recordings and notation for over 300 folk songs and classical melodies from many cultures in a variety of tonalities, meters, and styles. Available in two editions: one with access to Online Audio Files and one without. The audio files include (1) articulation exercises, (2) songs, bass lines, harmony parts, and accompaniments, (3) tonal patterns (neutral syllable and solfège syllables based on function), (4) rhythm patterns (neutral syllable and rhythm syllables based on function), (5) melodic patterns and accompaniments, and (6) musical enrichment (30 songs performed on recorder with accompaniments for students’ performance).  Uses major and minor tonalities—G major, E minor, F major, B-flat major, and G minor. Uses both duple and triple meters—2/4, 4/4, cut time, 6/8, 3/8, and 3/4. Includes full range fingering charts based on solfège and note names and a chromatic fingering chart based on note names. Offers in-depth procedures for playing by ear and improvising—a unique and distinctive aspect of the series. The procedures for learning music notation and music theory for reading, writing, arranging, and composing.   Provides procedures for assessing performance (criterion etudes, rating scales, and embedded assessment) and knowledge (multiple choice, true-false, matching, and fill in the blanks) . There is an extensive Teacher’s Guide and coordinating rhythm flashcards and a rhythm flashcard app. This series includes audio files of the highest quality, is adaptable to the individual needs of your students, and features appropriate sequencing of activities to help students progress from sound to sight.