| ED11468 |
Bonsor, Brian |
ENJOY THE RECORDER, Treble Tutor, Book 1/ A comprehensive method
for group, individual and self-learning. "The best way to learn any instrument is
to have lessons from a good, experienced teacher… This series of books sets out to
help learners of all ages in all three situations… Experienced teachers…will
find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own method at each stage. The less
experienced will benefit from many valuable teaching hints culled from long experience and
may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple
notation… 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 The book
has excellent diagrams of fingers, hands, sitting position and the recorder itself. From Making
the First Sound on, there is much helpful writing from this teacher. Notes
introduced in Bk. 1 are: E,D,C,F',G',A, G,B,A',F#,F,Bb,Eb. A great deal of time is given
to the new note, rhythm, articulation etc. that is introduced. Songs are folk and Medieval
to Classical with some Christmas carols and numerous rounds. At the end of the book there
are five Concert Pieces written by Brian Bonsor, A table of Music terms and an Index of
Tunes. This is all taught in a leisurely 90+ pages. Suitable for the older child to adult.
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$12.95 |
| ED11469 |
Bonsor, Brian |
ENJOY THE RECORDER, Treble Tutor, Book 1 Accompaniments and Notes for
Teachers/ Contains 3 pages of notes for teachers with supplementary information
throughout the book; the bulk of the book contains excellent piano
accompaniments – 157 pages with Index of Tunes at back of Spiral-bound
book. |
$25.00 |
| ED11470 |
Bonsor, Brian |
ENJOY THE RECORDER, Treble Tutor Book 2/ Alto method for older
children and adults. This is an English method so some musical terms are different. It is
quite comprehensive working mostly on the upper register: high C,B,D,Ab-G#, C#-Db,E,
D#/Eb, F, G and low G#-Ab, F#-Gb. There is lots of practice material for each note with
special attention to difficult finger movements. Various articulations signs are used and
double tonguing discussed. New rhythms are introduced, double dotting & enharmonics.
The extensive appendix includes: 1. musical terms and signs, 2. Reading up an Octave 3.
Major and minor scales 4. Major and minor arpeggios 5. Ornamentation 6. Alternate
fingerings 7. Index of tunes used. Nice diagrams and illustrations. Musical examples are
European folk songs, Renaissance and Baroque melodies. Over 100 pages. For accompaniment
book see below. |
$14.95 |
| ED11471 |
Bonsor, Brian |
ENJOY THE RECORDER, Treble Tutor, Book 2 Accompaniments and Notes for
Teachers/ There is a brief introduction explaining the use of book 2 and supplemental
information when a new note or musical idea is introduced to the child. The majority of
the 147 pages contain the excellent piano accompaniments with
Index of Tunes at back of the Spiral-bound book. |
$25.00 |
| ED12229 |
Bonsor, Brian |
From DESCANT to TREBLE Book 1 (From Soprano to Alto)/ A
comprehensive method for group, individual, and self-instruction. "This book aims
to help proficient soprano players to transfer to alto. It teaches no rudiments…
assuming that such information has already been acquired. The treble (alto), the true solo
recorder, is a rich and satisfying instrument with an extensive repertoire of fine
music… Whether you play as soloist, as member of a consort or in a larger ensemble I
am certain you will gain great satisfaction from your treble (alto) and I wish you many,
many hours of pleasure." Brian Bonsor The book contains a brief introduction. The
first notes C,D,E,F',G' are introduced simultaneously, then the pacing slows with
exercises, tunes & duets as the F scale is introduced to high D. Flats & Sharps
used are Ab/G#, Ab',Eb/D#, Bb',Eb'. All exercises are to be practiced with various
rhythmic & articulation patterns, the music is mostly folk with Renaissance and
Baroque tunes. Use of RECOGNITION SQUARES
& PRACTICE CIRCLES (see below) is called for throughout
the book. 92 pages with Index of Tunes at back of book. Accompaniment book
available see below. |
$12.95 |
| ED12259 |
Bonsor, Brian |
From DESCANT to TREBLE Book 2 (From Soprano to Alto)/ This book
teaches the remaining notes of the alto's normal range (high G). It give considerable and
much needed practice on high notes and the more awkward chromatic notes. This book is
useful for more advanced players who want to do some intensive remedial practice. There
are attractive solos from folk to Baroque with extracts from standard works. Use of RECOGNITION SQUARES & PRACTICE CIRCLES continues
to be called for. 171 pages with Index of Tunes at back of book. See below for
accompaniments |
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| ED12249 |
Bonsor, Brian |
From DESCANT to TREBLE Accompaniments (Books 1 & 2)/ "Totally
unaccompanied practice can lead to overblowing and faulty intonation and it is wise, from
the earliest stages, to seek every opportunity to play against a affixed pitch known to be
correct (don't automatically trust your piano!) so that appropriate breath pressures and
tuning techniques become instinctive. To this end, here are 146 (mainly simple)
accompaniments to the melodies in Parts 1 & 2 best suited for use as solos. They range
from very easy folk-song settings to excerpts from the standard repertoire and apart from
their primary use for teaching purposes and domestic music-making, should prove a valuable
source of material for concert, festival and examination use. But for whatever purpose
they are used, I hope they will encourage soloist and accompanist to look further afield
and explore the riches of the treble recorder's repertoire from which, I am certain, they
will gain lasting pleasure and satisfaction." Brian Bonsor. 143 pages with Index
of Tunes at back of book |
$25.00 |
| ED12264 |
Bonsor, Brian |
RECOGNITION SQUARES and
PRACTICE CIRCLES/ Teaching aids for learning alto.
Large note cards (15" x 12") suitable for classroom use. The 11 cards with Recognition Squares each has 9 different combinations of notes on
the staff to be recognized and the 22 Practice Circles give
you concentrated practice on the commonest moves to and from the note placed in the
center. |
$29.95 |
| SP2318 |
Burakoff, Gerald/ Hettrick, William |
SWEET PIPES RECORDER BOOK, BK I/ Alto method for adults and older
beginners in individual or group instruction. 12 study units including exercises, folk
songs, and music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque. Extensive recorder
information. Recommended for players who are familiar with the fundamentals of notation.
48 pages. |
$5.50 |
| SP2367 |
Burakoff, Gerald / Hettrick, William / Clark, Paul |
SWEET PIPES RECORDER BOOK, BK II/ A continuation of book 1, book 2
expands the Alto recorder range of diatonic, chromatic and enharmonic notes up to the
highest G#/Ab. Book 2 presents a musical repertoire selected from historical sources of
the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century, and from traditional folk music of a
number of cultures. Major categories are hymns and chorals, dances, songs and excerpts
from larger instrumental works |
$6.95 |
| SP2351 |
Burakoff, Gerald & Sonya |
PLAYING ALTO RECORDER/ A basic alto recorder method for group or
individual instruction suitable for older children (9-10 & up) to adults with no
previous musical experience. Introduces notes from low F to high A with Bb, Eb & F#.
Contains technical suggestions, dexterity exercises, fingering diagrams and chart. Fifty
musical selections cover a wide variety of styles and periods. No lyrics included. 32
pages. |
$3.25 |
| SP2351MC |
Burakoff, G. & S. |
PLAYING ALTO RECORDER accompaniment cassette |
$9.95 |
JRMM001
NOW BACK
IN PRINT! |
Charlton, Andrew |
THE CHARLTON METHOD FOR THE RECORDER: A Manual for the Advanced
Player, 3rd edition.
Bernard J. Hopkins in the November 1982 issue of The American Recorder
reviewed the first edition. The review started: " If a
serious and determined recorder player is seeking a guide for his ascent of Parnassus, he
will find it in this volume. Andrew Charlton…has produced this 'Compleat Recorder
Player' to fill a long-felt need for a comprehensive adult tutor." Contents
include: Fingering & trill charts, 63 basic technique exercises, 69 articulation &
coordination studies, 14 interval studies, Alternate fingering studies and exercises, 39
scale & arpeggio studies, 16 studies for bass, Vibrato, 12 studies and 16 duos from
the works of Bach, Renaissance embellishment, Baroque embellishment, double & triple
tonguing, Clefs-including 17 exercises and 2 duets, 22 characteristic etudes for
various recorders, 15 duos by a wide variety of composers for various recorder
combinations. Spiral bound, 180 pages. (For both C &
F recorders) |
$32.50 |
| ED10079 |
Dinn |
FIRST TUNES, METHOD FOR TREBLE |
$9.95 |
| DER1001 |
Duschene, Mario |
METHOD FOR RECORDER, BK I/ Beginning Alto method that introduces
the fundamentals of music notation and rhythm. It introduces the 27 notes that comprise
the effective range of the recorder and deals with commonly encountered problems. Because
it covers the entire range of notes in one volume it moves quickly. There are exercises
and over 200 tunes (Canadian, American folk and popular Classical tunes). There is an
explanatory introduction on musical notation, rhythm and the recorder. Includes fingering
diagrams and chart. 48 pages. Suitable for older children and adults. In the back of the
book there are ten easy duets for soprano & alto. |
$13.95 |
| DER1010 |
Duschene, Mario |
PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT for SOPRANO and ALTO METHOD BK |
$11.95 |
| DER1003 |
Duschene, Mario |
METHOD FOR THE RECORDER, BK II/ A comprehensive follow-up Alto
method (assumes knowledge of all notes & rhythms) that makes use of the entire range
of the instrument with appropriate pieces in many different keys. Topics covered include
legato playing, double tonguing, improvisation, trills and other ornamentation, key
transposition & playing from memory. Contains extensive scale & arpeggio work,
exercises, folk & classical tunes, movements from Handel Sonatas & the complete
recorder part from Brandeburgh Concertos 2 & 4 by J.S. Bach. 90 pages. |
$20.95 |
| DER1014 |
Duschene, Mario |
STUDIES IN RECORDER PLAYING, Alto (79 daily exercises w/
scales) |
$10.95 |
| DER1015 |
Duschene, Mario |
12 ETUDES by Mario Duschenes for Alto Recorder Excellent
first etude book for the intermediate player. A good follow up to the Rooda. Each etude is
a full size page long and works on specific interval or rhythmic patterns in a pleasing
melodic exercise |
$9.95 |
| ED4469 |
Giesbert, Franz |
METHOD FOR THE TREBLE RECORDER/ An alto method using the
"buttress fingering" system. There is a great deal of written advice as notes
are introduced; all songs & exercises are written as duets. Knowledge of rhythm is
assumed or that there is a teacher to teach this topic separately. A Fingering Chart is
included and necessary as finger diagrams are not given for all notes as they are
introduced. The full chromatic range of notes is covered quickly. The Appendix: Part I
contains 77 daily dexterity exercises. Part II contains 15 solo pieces by 18th
century composers. 79 pages |
$14.95 |
| DER1021 |
Orr, Hugh |
BASIC RECORDER TECHNIQUE, Vol. 1/ An Alto method that covers
breathing, tonguing, fingering, the positions of the hands and the production of a
sustained tone. Concentrates on the first octave (a F scale) low F to middle G. There are
over 90 tunes (mostly Renaissance and Baroque) and exercises. A lot of material is given
for each note as it is introduced. Moves at a nice pace. This is an excellent method for
beginning adults. 40 pages |
$13.95 |
| DER1023 |
Orr, Hugh |
BASIC RECORDER TECHNIQUE, Vol. 2/ Continues introducing notes up
to high F until a 2 octave chromatic scale has been introduced. Emphasis is placed on the
independent action of the left thumb in order to develop fluency in changing registers and
control over upper notes. There are over 150 exercises and Renaissance and Baroque tunes.
There are many very pretty and interesting rounds. A great deal of practice material is
given for each note added. A basic single tongue is used through out the 2 volumes no
articulations are introduced. Excellent method for beginning adults. Moves at a nice pace.
75 pages. |
$18.95 |
| HRW4 |
Rooda |
DEXTERITY EXCERCISES AND DANCES for F Recorders by
G. Rooda. A classic! Every recorder player should have this half-size,
handy book. It is divided into 4 sections:
- Intervals - exercises covering 8 major scales working on intervals 2nds to 5ths.
- Little etudes: there are two exercises & two songs for each of the various keys.
- Articulation - slurring & legato playing with songs & execises in various keys.
- Rhythms: sixteenths, dotted notes, 6/8 & 3/8 using English Country, Morris &
Sword Dance music. Definitely builds dexterity.
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$5.95 |
| MM2 |
Trapp |
ENJOY YOUR RECORDER/ by the TRAPP FAMLY SINGERS. A fast moving
alto method that introduces all notes and give a very brief description of music notation.
Includes exercises, reviews, fingering and trill charts, ornamentation, duets, trios and
quartets. For older children or adults with a previous knowledge of music. 49 pages. |
$4.50 |
| EM2038 |
Monkemeyer |
METHOD FOR PLAYING ALTO RECORDER, Vol. I / (German text) What is
interesting about this alto method is that it has the player learn to read alto 8va and
loco at the same time from the very first note. Also, from the introduction of the first
note each exercise is to be played with four different articulations: staccato,
legato-staccato, portato and legato. The book does move quickly with several notes
introduced at a time; however, most accidentals and more difficult fingerings are
introduced one at a time with ample exercises and music. Throughout the book there are a
nice selection of duet samplings by Telemann, Loeillet, Croft, Marcello, Bach, Barsanti,
Pepusch, Finger, Paisible etc. Rhythm is not discussed so either a teacher is need or a
theory book. Finger diagrams go all the way to high C (most methods only show fingerings
to high G). Trill & Fingering Charts included in back of book. |
$19.00 |
| EM2001 |
Monkemeyer |
METHOD FOR PLAYING ALTO RECORDER, Vol. II Advanced School of
Recorder Playing/ Text: in German, English and French. Contains technical exercises
supplemented by examples from original works (both old and new) for the alto. Works on
flat & sharp keys, chromatic scales, arpeggios, velocity, trills, mordents, turns
other ornaments. For Upper Intermediate players. 48 pages. |
$22.00 |
| H61 |
Newman, Harold |
THE HARGAIL MELODY METHOD FOR ALTO RECORDER Music Around The Clock/
Simple fingering chart & brief description of musical terms. Briefly introduces each
note with a short practice exercise and a few folk songs with lyrics. The entire range is
covered and the book ends with Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. 37 pages. |
$3.50 |
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