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 mathod at each stage. The less experienced will benefit from many valuable teaching hints culled from long experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation. btle, delightful
and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)
“...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)
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. MORE»
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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 links these two extremes, providing a carefully planned pathway between first 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 made in small steps, placing great value on consistent work with breathing, sound production and the development of rhythmic security. Books feature carefully planned, precisely formulated exercises.
The Tutor Books are complemented by the Tune Books. These provide additional practice pieces and exercises, sometimes with accompaniment.
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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, specially arranged and graded so that they're ideal for recorder players of any age.
Contents: Alouette • An Eriskay Love Lilt • Arirang • Bengali Folk Tune • Bi Bi Og Blaka • By the Rivers of Babylon • Chiapanecas • Chula • Chulu M'chol Habora • De Klokken • Do Di Li • Duerme Nino, Pequenito • El Choclo • El Lanero • El Tortillero • Gaaer Jeg Udi Skoven • Guantanamera • Hua Ku Ko • Kalinka • La Cumparsita • La Jesucita • Look Out, How It's Raining • Men of Harlech • Mi Chacra • Mocirita • Nans' Ingonyama • Nina Nana • A Waly, Waly • Oberek • Ola Glomstulen • Over the Sea to Skye • Pentolzalis • Polonaise • Sakura • Santa Lucia • Scarborough Fair • Stodola Pumpa • Sur Le Pont D'Avignon • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot • The Ash Grove • The Lorelei • The Mountains of Mourne • Tongo • Viva Panama • Waikaremoana • Waltzing Matilda • Weggis Leid • Zinga-za Samba.
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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 links these two extremes, providing a carefully planned pathway between first 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 made in small steps, placing great value on consistent work with breathing, sound production and the development of rhythmic security. Books feature carefully planned, precisely formulated exercises.
Tutor Book 3 completes the range up to C3, at which point the treble recorder can be introduced.
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This method for alto recorder places 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. It is aimed at children of around 10-12 years. As in the previous books in this series for soprano recorder we address 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.
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This recorder course by John Pitts is written for 7-11 year olds – no previous knowledge of music or recorders is necessary. It is carefully graded with clear explanations at every stage, enouraging children to develop musical skils as well as recorder techniques. The teacher's books include simple piano accompaniments, guitar chord symbols and performance suggestions for classroom percussion. The tune books provide extra solo and duet material to supplement the instruction in each book – ideal for children who need more practice and for fast learners who need extra material to hold their interest.
Book 1 introduces the first six notes through a mixture of well-known and original tunes. By the end of the book, all the basic rhythm patterns have been covered. The full-color revised edition also features eight extra pages with some new tunes and rounds.
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Book 3 can be used for lessons or for playing along with other students as you continue to learn how to play recorder. Includes a fabulous accompaniment CD that will make your playing sound even better!
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Illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees.
This book is designed specifically to integrate teaching of the recorder with the general music skills taught in the classroom. Many pieces include optional words and duet/trio recorder parts which enable ensemble playing to be combined with singing. A separate book of keyboard accompaniments is also available (48011868). Or for those less piano-inclined, a CD of accompaniments is available (48012029).
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Illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees.
This book is designed specifically to integrate teaching of the recorder with the general music skills taught in the classroom. Many pieces include optional words and duet/trio recorder parts which enable ensemble playing to be combined with singing. A separate book of keyboard accompaniments is also available (48011868). Or for those less piano-inclined, a CD of accompaniments is available (48012029).
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Backing Tracks for Books 1 and 2
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The studies are arranged progressively: the beginner knowing inly three notes, C, D and E will be able to learn the first two studies. New notes are added gradually and systemaltically throughout in order to help the player to aquire a working knowledge of the basic fingering. Moderato • Allegro • Grazioso • Moderato • Allegretto • Allegro • Allegro • Allegro • Andante • Allegretto • Flowingly • Andante • Largo • Allegretto • Allegro • Allegro • Presto e ben marcato MORE»
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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 mathod at each stage. The less experienced will benefit from many valuable teaching hints culled from long experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation. btle, delightful
and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)
“...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)
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. MORE»
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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 mathod at each stage. The less experienced will benefit from many valuable teaching hints culled from long experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation. btle, delightful
and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)
“...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)
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. MORE»
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3 recorders (SAT) and piano. Tenor Part only.
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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 links these two extremes, providing a carefully planned pathway between first 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 made in small steps, placing great value on consistent work with breathing, sound production and the development of rhythmic security. Books feature carefully planned, precisely formulated exercises.
The Tutor Books are complemented by the Tune Books. These provide additional practice pieces and exercises, sometimes with accompaniment.
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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 links these two extremes, providing a carefully planned pathway between first 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 made in small steps, placing great value on consistent work with breathing, sound production and the development of rhythmic security. Books feature carefully planned, precisely formulated exercises.
In the Teacher's Commentary we explain the teaching methodology behind the tutor and provide stimulation for ideas for lessons.
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This book contains a wealth of material for study and practice, including technique exercises, echo exercises, dialogue exercises, songs with sections to complete, well-known pieces to play, improvisation exercises, canons, duets, rondos, texts to use for making rhythms and melodies.
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The Workbook contains exercises and games for doing at home and during the music lesson. It is directly integrated with the work in the Student's Book; the intent is that the two books be used together. I Guideline for the students, teachers, parents • II Assignments and exercises • III Blank pages for musical compositions, poems, drawings, etc.
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