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.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of all the examples presented in this book allowing you to hear how the examples should sound as well as giving you the opportunity to play along yourself.