Finger Dexterity Exercises for Recorders in F


Book Description

It is most interesting to know that nowadays the recorder has more admirers than ever before. Especially the treble recorder is most suited to be played in the home circle. There exists a lot of music for this particular instrument already, mainly of the period from Bach to Mozart. The works of the great masters during the above mentioned period, such as Bach, Handel, Telemann, Mattheson, etc., require a high technical proficiency. The object of this booklet is to familiarize the player with this technical proficiency, by means of special exercises.







Advanced Recorder Technique


Book Description

This technical volume is addressed to advanced treble recorder players looking for repertoire that is suited for consistent work on the foundations of their instrumental and musical abilities. In accordance with the original literature for the treble recorder, the exercises are mainly tailored to this instrument. Some technical chapters can be practised on both the treble and descant recorder (with transposed fingering). The term 'technical' must not be misunderstood here: ultimately, the exercises aim at artistic expression, emotion, and tonal interpretation.










Partita in E Minor


Book Description

For soprano (descant) recorder and basso continuo (recorded by Frans Bruggen).




First Division Melody Instrument Method


Book Description

A widely used and very successful method. It uses a melodic approach to pre-instrument teaching and includes suggested activities for general classroom use.







This is Music


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The Beginners Method for Soprano and Alto Recorder, Bk 1


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A well-planned, easy instruction book with graded lessons for C and F recorders separately or in duet form. Offers identical preparatory exercises for both instruments.