This marvelous collection of original recorder pieces is accompanied by guitar and drum. The rousing recorder parts are appropriate for upper elementary school through adult level players. Many of the guitar chord progressions are standard and are all playable by teachers using basic chords. The enclosed CD includes all parts. Each piece has Teaching Process Suggestions that provide new insights into teaching recorder. There are ideas for directed listening, improvisation, visuals, and movement. Students are given opportunities to explore their own creativity as they develop their musicianship. Fully reproducible, the 15 captivating songs are performance-tested and powerfully engaging. They will add spice to any program. This book is a superb choice for any classroom. Recommended for grades five and up.

A well-planned, easy instruction book with graded lessons for C and F recorders separately or in duet form. Offers identical preparatory exercises for both instruments.

Levels 1 and 2 for beginning recorder. Includes beginning music theory and more than 120 folk, pop, and original songs and exercises.

Everything you need to know to play the recorder. Includes duets and a complete fingering chart.

This book teaches everything you need to know to get started playing the recorder. Beginning with how to hold the instrument and make a sound, through reading music and basic technique, you'll be guided all the way to articulation, dynamics, and composing. With pieces in styles ranging from ethnic folk tunes to Renaissance dances and classical symphonic melodies, this book is a fun method for learning to play this very accessible and enjoyable instrument.

This is a basic method for learning to play the recorder and read music through the use of folk, classical and familiar songs. Start off by learning to hold the recorder, then learn the basics of reading music. Soon you will be playing tunes like Au Clair De La Lune, Jingle Bells, Shortnin' Bread, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Scarborough Fair and many more.