Recorder Playing

Method for descant recorder-A special method for beginners. First published by Schott in German in 1990. The translation and adaption into English has been made by Peter Bowman.three Volumes for the descant recorder which advance in small steps and include many playful elements suitable for both group and individual lessons. ? Discover the adventure of learning the recorder? Make real progress through games: breathing? A mixture of lively new and traditional tunes? Three supplementery tune books each with a sheet of stickers? Teacher's commentary? Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting orld of musicFun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensive recordertutor covering all stages from the first notes of the beginner up to the point of preofessional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with wich children will make their first musical discoveries it is also an instrument of the highest artistic merit. This series of books tries to link these two extremes providing a carefully planned pathway between first playful contact with the instrument and professional recorder playing.The three Tutor Books are suitable for use both with small groups and for individual tuition. Progress is methodical and is made in small steps placing great value on consistent work with breathing sound production and the development of rhythmic security.In the Tutor books we speak directly to the child and provide carefully planned precisely formulated exercises. We recognise that some children learning the recorder will not yet be able to read but hope that this will provide an opportunity for a parent or teacher to become involved in the learning process. Each step in this process should be fun and accessable to both the parent/teacher and the child.Tutor Book 1 is intended for children from about six years of age. Previous musical experience is not essential but undoubtedly would prove useful. It concentrates on the notes B A g E1 C2 and D2 leaving sufficient time

The bass recorder brings a deep rich timbre to the recorder ensemble. Nevertheless when beginning with the bass recorder even players who have already mastered one or more instruments of the recorder family face the problem of learning a new clef and feeling at home with an instrument which is different from the other recorders in its shape and handling. The Bass Recorder Workshop is a 'hands-on' tutor which helps players acquire the bass recorder skills necessary for refined ensemble playing step by step. The bass recorder is incorporated into the ensemble from the beginning. The degree of difficulty in the bass line gradually increases in terms of tone quality rhythm andtechnical demands. The Bass Recorder Workshop consists of consecutive volumes with music for three to five voice recorder ensembles as well as exercises and information on the following subjects: o the bass recorder - construction instrument types historical background o technical foundations of bass recorder playing posture fingering sound and articulation o practise and rehearsal techniques intonation in ensemble playing o stylistically diverse ensemble repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary music The Bass Recorder Workshop offers the possibility of playing the bass line of the ensemble pieces along with the CD included. The audio examples come in two versions: the full versions are complemented by versions without the bass line which can be used to play along with. Beginners who would like to start with the bass as their first recorder instrument should supplement the Bass Recorder Workshop with lessons from a teacher. Learning the bass recorder whilst playing in an ensemble continues in this 3rd volume of Workshop Bassblockflöte. Greater emphasis is placed on the techniques of refining sound quality 2 and 3 part arrangements and playing not only the bass voice but also the middle or even the melodic line. The enclosed CD recorded by the editors Irmhild Beutler

Bassblockflöte lernen im Ensemble für 3-5 Blockflöten (SA(A)TB) und CD-The bass recorder brings a deep rich timbre to the recorder ensemble. Nevertheless when beginning with the bass recorder even players who have already mastered one or more instruments of the recorder family face the problem of learning a new clef and feeling at home with an instrument which is different from the other recorders in its shape and handling. The Bass Recorder Workshop is a ?hands-on? tutor which helps players acquire the bass recorder skills necessary for refined ensemble playing step by step. The bass recorder is incorporated into the ensemble from the beginning. The degree of difficulty in the bass line gradually increases in terms of tonequality rhythm and technical demands.The Bass Recorder Workshop consists of consecutive volumes with music for three to five voice recorder ensembles as well as exercises and information on the following subjects:? the bass recorder ? construction instrument types historical background? technical foundations of bass recorder playing posture fingering sound and articulation? practise and rehearsal techniques intonation in ensemble playing? stylistically diverse ensemble repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary musicThe Bass Recorder Workshop offers the possibility of playing the bass line of the ensemble pieces along with the CD included. The audio examples come in two versions: the full versions are complemented by versions without the bass line which can be used to play along with.Beginners who would like to start with the bass as their first recorder instrument should supplement the Bass Recorder Workshop with lessons from a teacher. ? Contents: ? Anonymus: Dindiridin Greensleeves Un poquito canto

The colourful new recorder method for primary schools-From the creator of the award-winning Learn As You Play tutor series Peter Wastall is this complete recorder teaching scheme for beginners. This colourful recorder method has been specially designed to help primary school teachers to integrate the teaching of the recorder with basic classroom music skills. Old MacDonald and his farmyard friends introduce the basics of recorder playing through games activities songs and pieces. It combines fun with successful teaching methods and has been thoroughly researched to meet the needs of today's primary school teachers. Easy to use this method has a clearly structured step-by-step approach ideal for both generalist andspecialist music teachers. Musical material is introduced in clear progressive steps. The course can be used in the classroom or with extra curricular groups and group playing pieces for groups of all sizes offer plenty of opportunities for performance.

Playing the recorder made easy right from the start! No previous knowledge required! Everything you need to know about the basics of music is explained in a child-friendly way, thus ensuring lasting playing fun. Rapid success will keep your child motivated. / Niveau : Débutant / Children\'s - Methods / Méthode / Flûte à Bec Soprano

Teacher's Commentary-This Method for Alto Recorder which is a continuation of the three volumes for soprano recorder will continue to place great importance on developing musicianship breathing technique sound production rhythmic security and the introduction of music theory. At the heart of this method lies a seamless crossover from soprano to alto recorder whilst maintaining and developing the student’s soprano recorder playing. The first volumes of Fun and Games with the Recorder for soprano recorder are intended for use with children from about six years of age. This method for alto recorder is therefore aimed at children of around 10-12 years. As in the previous books in this series weaddress the child directly and provide carefully planned and precisely formulated exercises.This method is suitable for use both in group and individual lessons. The accompanying Tune Books offer a broad range of solo and ensemble music which is graded to match the technical and musical progression of the Tutor Books.

A rich and varied set of pieces specially selected as your very first Descant Recorder solos. 28 melodies have been selected by Sally Adams to give you the best very start in your solo Recorder playing. The pieces vary from waltzes and minuets to Jazzy solos and even Hungarian folk tunes. The collection represents the ideal opportunity to develop your performance confidence and musicianship skills at this vital early stage of learning as well as providing solos that are suited to any occasion. The book includes full Piano accompaniments and a separate pull-out Recorder part. Set as part of the ABRSM Descant Recorder examinations grades 1 and 3.

Everybody's favourite festive songs come together in the First Recorder Book Of Christmas Tunes especially arranged for children to play even including fun pictures to colour in.Any child who has learnedthe notes of the recorder will be able to enjoy these traditional tunes. Merry melodies like Away In A Manger Ding Dong! Merrily On High and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer are included in simple arrangements sothat they can be learned and performed with relative ease. To aid playing the fun characters give performance tips throughout that will make playing these tunes all the more rewarding. Once a new tune has beenlearned why not encourage your child to colour in the pictures however they please? This will give a fun incentive and really personalise their book of first Christmas songs.  The FirstRecorder Book Of Christmas Tunes is a brilliant introduction to the best festive favourites for a young beginning Recorder player. Children will immediately enjoy playing these songs as they are so familiar and youwill instantly get into the seasonal spirit when you hear the pretty Recorder sound playing these joyous songs.

Playing the recorder has never been so much fun! Recorderworld is the exciting and creative way to learn the recorder. It is a step-by-step teaching method including over 40 pieces in the first book with well-known and fun original pieces in a style kids love. Concert pieces provide opportunities for performance straight away and there is plenty of opportunity for group work with duets rounds and percussion boxes. Explore the world of improvisation and composition though imaginative starting points. 'Fact files' introduce new information about beats musical markings and time signatures while 'Clapping Games' instil a strong sense of rhythm. 'Quick Quizzes' help revise andreinforce new concepts while lively cartoons and colourful stickers make it so much fun! Book 1 incorporates the notes E G A B C and D alongside key skills of musicianship wider musical knowledge and games galore.

Playing the recorder has never been so much fun! RecorderWorld is an exciting and creative way to learn the recorder. The Accompnaiment CD contains over 60 pieces from pupil's Books 1 and 2 including rehearsal and performance tempo versions of all the concert pieces. Used regularly to encourage rhythmic accuracy and ensemble techniqes or as a special end-of-lesson treat these fun backings are guaranteed to spice up any performance!

Playing the recorder has never been so much fun! RecorderWorld is an exciting and creative way to learn the recorder. It is a step-by-step teaching method with over forty pieces in this second book following on from the notes learnt in Book 1.Concert pieces provide opportunities for performance straight away and there is plenty of opportunity for group work with duets rounds and percussion boxes.Explore the world of improvisation and composition though imaginative starting points. 'Fact files' introduce new information about beats musical markings and time signatures. 'Clapping Games' instil a strong sense of rhythm. 'Quick Quizzes' helprevise and reinforce new concepts while lively cartoons and colourful stickers make it so much fun! This book introduces the notes low F sharp low D B flat low F C sharp top E top F low C top F sharp and top G. An Accompaniment CD is also available.

A special method for beginners. First published by Schott in German in 1990. The translation and adaption into English has been made by Peter Bowman. Three Volumes for the descant recorder which advance in small steps and include many playful elements suitable for both group and individual lessons. ? Discover the adventure of learning the recorder? Make real progress through games: breathing? A mixture of lively new and traditional tunes? Three supplementary tune books each with a sheet of stickers? Teacher's commentary? Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting world of music Fun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensiverecorder tutor covering all stages from the first notes of the beginner up to the point of professional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with which children will make their first musical discoveries it is also an instrument of the highest artistic merit. This series of books tries to link these two extremes providing a carefully planned pathway between first playful contact with the instrument and professional recorder playing.The three Tutor Books are suitable for use both with small groups and for individual tuition. Progress is methodical and is made in small steps placing great value on consistent work with breathing sound production and the development of rhythmic security.In the Tutor books we speak directly to the child and provide carefully planned precisely formulated exercises. We recognise that some children learning the recorder will not yet be able to read but hope that this will provide an opportunity for a parent or teacher to become involved in the learning process. Each step in this process should be fun and accessible to both the parent/teacher and the child.Tutor Book 1 is intended for children from about six years of age. Previous musical experience is not essential but undoubtedly would prove useful. It concentrates on the notes B A g E1 C2 and D2 leaving sufficient time

Recorder Magic Descant Tutor Book 4 provides inspiring pieces to develop the Recorder playing skills of the advanced level Recorder player. By the end of this book the player will be able to play all the notes from low C to high G and will be able to play and perform with a high level of skill and musicianship. The melodies are a combination of popular traditional and new inspiring melodies written by the authors Jane Sebba and David Moses - in a broad range of styles including swing.The melodies are great fun as are the illustrations in the book and they combine to makeplaying the Recorder really enjoyable.