Recorder From The Beginning: Recorder & Uke Duets: Recorder: Mixed Songbook

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 willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation.Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce.But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle 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)These two tutors with accompanying teacher's books are for newcomers to the instrument who are beginning on the treble and so assume no previous knowledge either of the instrument or of musical notation.

New Full-Colour Edition-This new edition of John Pitts' Treble Recorder From The Beginning is a complete course in playing Treble Recorder and now comes in full colour with 2 CDs. It is particularly suitable for Descant playerswho are progressing to the Treble Recorder. This beginning Recorder course contains a wide selection of tunes that combine a lot of the old favourites with some new additions including music from Latin America ScottJoplin compositions classical pieces and folk songs! Other innovations included in Treble Recorder From The Beginning are consolidation material at all levels seven new duets and two includedmusic CDs. These CDs contain solo Recorder demonstrations of every piece plus performance backing tracks and help to make this course helpful to non-specialist teachers as well as being a source of inspiration for people learningto play at home. A companion Treble Recorder From The Beginning Teacher's Book  is also available containing Piano and Guitaraccompaniments. If you've already learned the Descant Recorder or you are learning the Treble Recorder with no prior knowledge this Treble Recorder From The Beginning tutor is a great entryinto the world of this wonderful instrument.

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

A great collection of favourite pop and show tunes from The Lion King to Evita Phil Collins to Bryan Adams plus three irresistible new tunes by John Pitts - all superbly arranged and graded to be ideal for recorder players ofany age.Designed to be used alongside the author's best-selling Recorder From The Beginning teaching scheme this book will be suitable for players who have reached the beginning of Book 2 of the tutor. Theincentive to perform these popular pieces will help develop new skills and rhythmic awareness. The Pupil’s Book includes guitar chord symbols while the Teacher’s Book provides piano accompaniments for all the pieces.

CD Only (Classic Edition)-Accompaniment CD for Recorder From The Beginning: Pupil's Book 1. This provides a model recorder version of each tune from the pupil???s book. This is followed by an interesting and lively accompaniment which will providepleasure in the practice of even the simplest of tunes. The music is arranged so the player can still be clearly heard. This is an excellent supplement to this highly successful recorder method which will enhance enjoymentwhilst learning. (CD only.)

Around The World - Pupil's Book-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 especially arranged and graded. Ideal for recorder players ofany age.

Christmas Songbook Pupil's Book-By John Pitts and Jan Holdstock this collection is perfect for all Christmas concerts a unique collection of carols arranged for voices and recorders to perform together with piano accompaniment. Featuring a selection offavourite carols plus exciting new christmas songs. The recorder parts are graded and will be suitable for players who have reached the end of Recorder From The Beginning Book 1 upwards. The voice parts are suitable for all ages.