Recorder

An anthology of some of the best recorder music from the early Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Classic, and early Romantic periods. The music of historically well-known as well as lesser-known and obscure composers has been included. Solos, duets, some trios, and quartets from the various periods and schools (German, Italian, French, and English) have been chosen because of their musical content and charm, primarily, and because they illustrate and typify the musical values of the eras in which they were composed. In some instances, keys have been transposed, signature and bar lines have been added. Separate movements, taken from sonatas and suites, have been included as well, in addition to some thematic material. The arrangements are primarily for the descant or soprano recorder. The alto, tenor and bass recorders are included, however, in duets, trios, and quartets. Phrasing breath marks have been indicated for use at the player's discretion.

Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Celtic Recorder Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols suitable for both soprano and tenor instruments. Simple duets for two recorders, a round for three, and arrangements for solo recorder with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff and lavishly adorned with Celtic calligraphy. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides, to the ancient airs of Ireland, to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales, England and Scotland, these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can.

A comprehensive 96-page, pocket/case sized perfect-bound collection of over ninety all time favorite recorder tunes. Includes folk songs, sea shanties, gospel songs, spirituals, hymns, patriotic songs and more; fingering chart and guitar chords included.

A comprehensive 96-page, large print/big note perfect-bound collection of over 90 all time favorite recorder tunes. Includes folk songs, sea chanties, gospel songs, spirituals, hymns, patriotic sons and more. Fingering chart and guitar chords are included.

Beautifully and colorfully displayed here, on durable coated paper in 35 X 24 format, is a handy chart for the recorder. Shows two octaves of baroque fingerings beginning at middle-C, utilizing a handy key which vividly represents the: Covered Finger Hole; Open Finger Hole; Free Finger; and Partially Covered Thumb Hole. A great reference tool for teachers and students alike and a perfect guide for the studio or classroom.

For advanced soprano recorder or intermediate flute: 41 arrangements based on spirituals, folk songs, dance tunes, and melodies by African-American composers, plus five solos composed for this collection. Composers include Basile Barès, A. J. R. Conner, Henry Hart, Francis Johnson, and J. W. Postlewaite. Old favorites include Banyan Tree, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, Doctor Bird, Down by the Riverside, and Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Includes fingering chart for high notes, performance notes, and suggestions for use with sound system and/or percussion. Supported by Internet-accessible melody-specific Historical Notes for all the solos.

These 45 early-American melodies work especially well on the soprano recorder. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, and the playing of high notes. Many of these melodies have roots in the Old World. For example, La Cachucha, La Cracovienne, and La Smolenska were brought to America by the amazing ballerina Fanny Elssler. (For her White House performance, Congress adjourned early!) Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder, most of the solos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto, use C fingerings.) A separate flute edition is available.

These American melodies sound great on a soprano recorder. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, and the playing of high notes. This collection covers many kinds of music. Millions of Americans grew up singing 'Attisket Atasket', 'Put Your Little Foot', and 'Paddywhack'. Immigrants brought delights like 'First Night in America' and 'My Love Is in America'. John Philip Sousa captured the Americana of his time in marches for all time, such as 'The Fairest of the Fair', 'King Cotton' and 'Boy Scouts of America'. All across the country, Americans sang and whistled 'Nine Hundred Miles', 'Gypsy Dave', and 'Pie in the Sky'. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder, most of these solos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto, use 'C' fingerings.) A separate flute edition is available.

These English, Scottish, and Welsh melodies are especially well suited to performance on the soprano recorder. They also provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, phrasing and the playing of high notes. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder, most of these solos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto, use C fingerings.) Old favorites include Bunessan, Colonel Bogey, My Eyes are Fully Open, and a few masterpiece solos by Handel and Purcell. Among the newly re-discovered gems are Earl Grey, I Wish You Would Marry Me Now, Kiss Me Quick My Mother Is Coming, and Small Birds Sweetly Singing. A separate flute edition is available.

The solos in this book are all based on melodies composed by women. They are especially well suited to performance on the soprano recorder, and they provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing, extended breath-control, phrasing, and the playing of high notes. Although arranged primarily for soprano recorder, most of these solos can be played on tenor or alto recorder. (On the alto, use 'C' fingerings.) Three of the world's most famous melodies are here: Mildred Hill's 'Happy Birthday' (originally 'Good Morning to You'), Euphemia Allens- 'Chopsticks' (originally 'The Celebrated Chop Waltz'), and Effie Corckett's 'Rock-a-Bye, Baby.' Less well known delights include Faustina Hodges- 'Because I'm Twenty-Five' and Florence Percy's 'Fly Away,' as well as Amanda Aldridge's 'Dance of the Warriors'-and the list goes on and on. A separate flute edition is available.