Recorder Magic: Descant Tutor Book 1 [2nd Edition]

Recorder Magic Descant Tutor Book 2 builds on what was learnt in Book 1. This book introduces the notes D F# and high D and develops the Recorder player's ability to read more complex music. As with book 1 the melodies are a combination of popular traditional and new inspiring melodies written by the authors Jane Sebba and David Moses. The melodies are fun as are the illustrations in the book - it makes learning the Recorder really enjoyable!

Recorder Magic Descant Tutor Book 1 takes the beginner Recorder player through the earliest stages of Recorder playing and reading music. The book progresses steadily and by the end the Recorder player will be able to read and play the notes E G A B and high C. There is plenty of reinforcement throughout particularly for the first three notes: B A and G. The melodies are a combination of popular traditional and new inspiring melodies written by the authors Jane Sebba and David Moses. Each track on the accompanying CD contains a Recorder performance followed by a backing track played twice.

Join the magical story of Johnny Sophie and the Recorder Wizard and learn to play along with Johnny as he goes on his mystical musical journey that's full of fun!  When young Johnny isenlisted to play a Recorder solo at the school concert he has no idea what to do. But then a mysterious package brings him the magical Recorder and he embarks upon a musical odyssey accompanied by the RecorderWizard and his sister Sophie.  Join the young musicians and their magical recorder on an exciting journey as Johnny masters the instrument and saves the school concert. The story istold in a comic-strip style with funny adventures and incidents beautiful pictures and all the while teaching you how to play the Recorder along with Johnny. The simple tunes that are included are all designed for the beginnerwith no previous musical experience. The accompanying CD illustrates all examples and turns the story into a really wonderful interactive learning experience. For a really fun alternative to those otherdry beginning Recorder books pick up Recorder Wizard and start learning the Recorder the magical and fun way today.

Pupil's Book-Continuing the magical story of Johnny Sophie and the Recorder Wizard by getting ready for your first ever recital!In this edition the Wizard conjures up your very first programme of pieces beginning with simple three-notetunes and gradually progressing to more challenging melodies as your confidence grows. The CD is packed with help - first you can hear the tune you are trying to play so that you know you've got it right! You can then play thepiece with a full backing track either at a slower practice speed or as a full performance at normal speed. With this method you will gain the experience of playing accompanied from the word go!The Wizard wants everyone tohear you play so this book even comes with a free poster so you can promote your first ever concert performance!A companion to the book Recorder Wizard Tutor! (Catalogue number CH68574). A full book of home andclassroom accompaniments for Piano Guitar and Percussion are available (Catalogue number CH69443)