Explains both the basic and advanced techniques for playing the recorder, discusses the instrument's history, and offers advice on the selection and care of the recorder

DK's How to Play the Recorder is a highly visual and user-friendly guide for anyone learning to play the recorder on their own, and it is also a perfect companion to recorder lessons. The book is structured in a way that challenges readers without overwhelming them. Notes are clearly introduced at appropriate stages with specially selected musical pieces that provide context and a sense of achievement. A range of useful hints and tips offer additional guidance and encouragement.

Recorder From The Beginning: Pupil's Book 1 (2004 Edition) is the full-colour revised edition of John Pitts' best-selling recorder course. The eight extra pages in Book 1 have allowed for some new tunes and rounds, whilst retaining the well-known favourites that have helped to make the scheme such an enduring success. This is the book we all learned from as children and is still, successfully, teaching today's youth how to play the Recorder.

"Aimed at complete beginners, children can easily follow the clear and simple diagrams and photos to learn their first notes, play fun tunes and gain confidence playing their first recorder! This great beginner's book also provides a great introduction to reading and playing music, includes a fun pull-out Wall Chart to help with practice, and will have kids playing their first tunes in no time." --P. [4] of cover.

Grades 3-6. Step inside a world of silly lyrics, happy monsters, and rigorous music instruction with the Recorder Monster curriculum. This printed student book provides each student with a visually appealing book of their own, with all of the warm-ups, songs, and study aids they need to play the recorder like a pro. (Companion to 75/1035H Recorder Monster Teacher Book)