Also Suitable For Flute Violin And Oboe. Included Are Arrangements Of Harp Music Folksongs And Traditional Tunes. Graded In Difficulty From Beginners To Rather Advanced Works.

The Hibernian Muse-A refreshing collection of light and exciting Irish tunes for Recorder. This volume contains twelve pieces by one of Ireland's greatest composers Turlough O'Carolan all arranged for Recorder and Keyboard by Douglas Gunn though the melody line is also suitable for Flute Violin and Oboe or other melody instruments. The Hibernian Muse is a lively and interesting work and represents only a small portion of Carolan's masterful harp compositions and will delight young players recitalists and audiences. Includes Bumper Squire Jones O'Rourke's Feast and Madam Maxwell.

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.

Around The World - Teacher's Book-From Panama to Polynesia Jamaica to Japan Recorder From The Beginning Around The World is a unique collection of songs and dances from 40 different countries especially arranged and graded and ideal for recorder playersof any age. Designed to be used alongside the author's best-selling Recorder From The Beginning teaching scheme this book will be suitable for players who have reached the beginning of book 2 of the tutor. Thiscollection is a useful multi-cultural resource with numerous cross-curricular links and a valuable introduction to a variety of styles and rhythms from around the world.

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.

This second book aims to widen the musical experience of the progressing Descant Recorder player. Designed for intermediate level musicians with accompaniment suitable for student pianists the book helps build confidence in ensemble playing. The 23 pieces selected and edited by Walter Bergmann offer a variety of styles from traditional folk tunes to standard Recorder repertoire.