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)

New Full-Colour Edition-This new edition of John Pitts' Treble Recorder From The Beginning is a complete course in playing Treble Recorder and now comes in full colour with 2 CDs. It is particularly suitable for Descant playerswho are progressing to the Treble Recorder. This beginning Recorder course contains a wide selection of tunes that combine a lot of the old favourites with some new additions including music from Latin America ScottJoplin compositions classical pieces and folk songs! Other innovations included in Treble Recorder From The Beginning are consolidation material at all levels seven new duets and two includedmusic CDs. These CDs contain solo Recorder demonstrations of every piece plus performance backing tracks and help to make this course helpful to non-specialist teachers as well as being a source of inspiration for people learningto play at home. A companion Treble Recorder From The Beginning Teacher's Book  is also available containing Piano and Guitaraccompaniments. If you've already learned the Descant Recorder or you are learning the Treble Recorder with no prior knowledge this Treble Recorder From The Beginning tutor is a great entryinto the world of this wonderful instrument.