Berio could have called “Gesti” a “Sequenza”; the approach is the same. The work calls for (almost literally) breathtaking virtuosity – fingers tongue and respiration must be skilfully coordinated. The instrumental sounds combined over and over with the flutist’s voice occasionally have a humorous effect such as when the flute suggests a bird gone mad; in the final section we hear that the instrument can sing as well.

?...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.

Schule für Altblockflöte-Now the popular recorder method is available for treble (alto) recorder too! The recorder is not treated as a child's plaything but as a versatile and modern instrument. You'll find music in all sorts of styles with lots of rocky and groovy tunes too. The accompanying CD includes the best tunes from the book to listen to and play along. There's plenty of 'classical' learning material too: loads of fun activities make it easy to learn recorder technique; playing together; intonation; improvisation and composition; and ensemble playing with mallets stomp pipes and percussion. Educational games and musical puzzles help to internalise the theoretical aspects (alsosuitable for soprano recorder).

Six Suites - Vol. 1 for Alto Recorder is the first volume of a series of two by J. S. Bach. Initially composed for Cello between 1717 and 1723 it was transcribed by Jean-Claude Veilhan and features the Suites I II and III. The transcription keeps the original key and only some passages have to be played one octave higher than in the original sheet. The first suite BWV 1007 is in G major and contains a Prelude an Allemande a Courante a Sarabande two Minuets and a Guigue. Its Prelude is the most famous movement of the whole set of Suites consisting mainly of only arpeggiated chords. It can be heard in manyfilms and is highly recognisable. The second one BWV1008 is in D minor and held the same movements' organisation. Its prelude in two parts features a cadenza which leads to other cadenzas in the Allemande. The Minuet part is quite technical to play. Finally the third one BWV 1009 in C major sees the Minuets being replaced by Bourrées which are often played together as a solo material. The second Bourrée only has a partial signature and the Allemande has a rhythm quite unique for the piece as it includes three semiquavers instead of one. These suites also exist arranged for Piano for Trombone and for many other instruments.

The infamous Six Cello Suites by J. S. Bach are perfectly adapted for the Recorder by French wind specialist Jean-Claude Veilhan. Bach originally composed the Cello Suites some of the most frequently performed and recognised solo compositions ever written for the instrument during the period 1717-1723 when he served as Kapellmeister in Köthen. The second volume of Veilhan's adaptions for Recorder contains suites four five and six and includes phrase marks dynamic markings articulation breath marks and performance directions. Veilhan's adaptions are flawless makingthe notorious Suites enjoyably accessible to the Recorder.

23 Works for Alto Recorder with Piano Accompaniment-This anthology presents pieces by 17th and 18th century composers in a variety of different styles providing an informed introduction to the musical forms of the Baroque period. The volume contains works by major composers such as Bach Handel and Telemann as well as lesser known composers including Caix d’Hervelois and Marcello. Insightful teaching notes and composer biographies accompany the works as well as a CD of the pieces performed by Gudrun Heyens and Wolfgang Kostujak.Ideal for players and teachers looking to explore the repertoire for their instrument further this collection provides pieces suitable for concerts festivals and competitions.Suitable for students with 8 or more years playing experience (grades 7-8).Content - Handel: Andante (from Sonata in D minor) - Handel: A Tempo di Menuet (from Sonata in D minor) - Valentine: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Valentine: Corrente (from Sonata in G minor) - Valentine: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Valentine: Giga (from Sonata in G minor) - Parcham: Solo - Danican-Philidor: Le Tombeau (from Sixieme Ensemble de Pieces) - Danican-Philidor: Air tendre (from Sixieme Ensemble de Pieces) - Danican-Philidor: Le Badin (from Sixieme Ensemble de Pieces) - Marcello: Ciaconna (from Sonata No.12 in F major) - Graun: Adagio (from Sonata in C major) - Graun: Allegro (from Sonata in C major) - d'Hervelois: Muzette (from the Premiere Suite) - d'Hervelois: Marche du Czar (from the Premiere Suite) - Barsanti: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Barsanti: Allegro (from Sonata in G minor)- Gavotta: Adagio (from Sonata in G minor) - Teleman: Air a L'Italien - Wassenaer: Grave (from Sonata Prima in F major) - Wassenaer: Allegro (from Sonata Prima in F major) - J.S. Bach: Giga (from BWV 997) - J.S. Bach: Double (from BWV 997)

J. S. Bach's Partita C Minor BWV 1013 for solo Treble Recorder. Originally written for traverse Flute this edition is transposed up a minor third.

A playful and challenging piece which is suitable for solo Alto or Treble Recorder.

Dowani 3 Tempi Play est long une méthode efficace et éprouvée par le temps de pratiquer qui offre plus que conventionnels jouent au long éditions. Dowani 3 Tempi Play permet Outre-vous pour apprendre un travail systématique et avec un accompagnement à différents tempi.La première chose que vous entendez sur le CD est la version de concert dans un enregistrement de première classe avec instrument soliste et orchestre, continuo, ou l'accompagnement au piano. Puis le piano ou le clavecin d'accompagnement s'inscrit dans le tempo lent et moyen à des fins pratiques, avec l'instrument soliste entendre en sourdine au tempo lent. Enfin, vous pouvez jouer au tempo d'origine pour l'accompagnement d'un orchestre, le piano, ou basso continuo.Toutes les versions figurant sur le CD ont été enregistrés en direct par des solistes de renom, accompagnateurs, et des orchestres. Il n'y a aucun sons synthétisés dans une édition Dowani! / Flûte A Bec Alto / Partition + Cd

Cette école pour les enfants plus âgés, les adolescents et les adultes innove et offre aux débutants et qui reprennent un compact, en un seul volume de travail de l'école pour l'enregistreur des aigus. Sur les illustrations trop enfantins et l'habitude folkloriques et les chants des enfants sont délibérément évité. Il s'agit de bâtir une solide technique et la musicalité: jeu attrayant avec des pièces historiques provenant des 17 écoles et 18 Siècle, des duos magnifiques de l'époque baroque et de la Renaissance ainsi que des exercices et des techniques spécifiques pour la préparation de nouvelles attaques. Courts articles informatifs sur les soins et la conception de l'instrument, les formes musicales et les termes techniques, aux décorations et styles de jeu historiques complètent le cours. Trop de morceaux y sont les accompagnements au piano sont disponibles séparément dans la partie de piano. Une introduction élégant et de bon goût pour le monde de l'enregistreur des aigus. / Piano / 52 pages / niveau : Facile / Partition

700 Exercices: Gammes Et Arpèges is a guide for Alto Recorder by Roger Bernolin. Conceived to help players who have already gained instrumental technique this book offers different possibilities of studying from easy to very hard. It will benefit players if an exercise is played every day in different keys. A recommendation on how to exactly use this book is provided at the beginning in French English and German. If well-used  700 Exercices: Gammes Et Arpèges should really help progress on speed dexterity and sonority.

Wer mit der Alt-Blockflöte nicht nur klassische Stücke, sondern auch Popsongs spielen möchte, ist bei diesem Heft genau richtig! Hier gibt es u.a. Shake It Off (T. Swift), Happy (P. Williams), Atemlos (H. Fischer) und Auf uns (A. Bourani). Die Songs sind speziell für das Instrument bearbeitet. Sie sind leicht spielbar und klingen gut, eignen sich sowohl für den Unterricht als auch zum Spielen und Üben, allein oder im Duett. Alle Stücke gibt es auch auf der beiliegenden CD. / 1 Ou 2 Flûtes A Bec Alto