The Usborne First Book Of The Recorder

Simple introduction to everything want to know about playing a recorder.

As soon as the first notes have been mastere d, there are simple tunes to play, with guidance from friend ly cartoon creatures. The tunes include well-known pop, folk and classical pieces, and there are also games, puzzles and facts about the recorder '

-- Exciting introduction to instrumental skills and basic music theory -- Includes graded practice tunes

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This delightfully illustrated and very approachable book provides a perfect introduction to playing the recorder. It starts with the absolute basics such as how to put your recorder together and how to play your first notes, then it teaches you a series of different tunes, gradually adding new notes along the way as you gain in confidence. * A mixture of charming animal illustrations and more detailed technical drawings help to make this a friendly and accessible guide that also contains all the key information you need to know. Gently introduces new information such as how to read music while teaching you new tunes, making the learning experience a satisfying and fun one. Contains 13 tunes to learn.

"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.

This is a perfect gift for children playing the recorder for the first time. Inside the box are a recorder and a beautifully illustrated instruction book containing all the basics and more than a dozen tunes to learn, including Mary had a little lamb, The grand old duke of York and There's a hole in my bucket. Three-piece recorder makes this an ideal gift. Clear step-by-step instructions cover everything from putting your recorder together to learning your first notes.

My First Recorder Book introduces aspiring artists to all the basics of music including reading notes, counting time, and understanding markings. Lessons are taught by full-color cartoon-style illustrations; large, easy-to-read music staffs; and an easy-to-follow text. Includes an actual recorder.