How to play the recorder
Subtitle: a step-by-step guide
By: Lisete da Silva
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: DK Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781465435484
Subjects: Recorder (Musical instrument); Methods; Juvenile; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / Instruction & Study; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / Instruments; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference
Description: "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."--DK website.
Notes: Includes index.

Ages 6-9.
Table of contents: title: Your recorder; title: Recorder family; title: Starting to play; title: Reading music; title: Time signatures; title: Breathing; title: Tonguing; title: Hand positions; title: The note B; title: The note A; title: The note G; title: Good technique; title: High C; title: High D; title: Tied ntoes; title: Long and short notes; title: Practice tunes; title: Low E; title: Low D; title: Making music; title: The note F♯; title: Low C; title: F natural; title: Scales; title: Duets; title: High E; title: Get practicing; title: Showtime; title: Fingering chart and glossary.