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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
I think this book must be as old as I am - I used it as a kid in the 1960s. I have recently started teaching recorder to children and adults, and having looked at alternatives, have come back to this book as my main resource. It explains thoroughly but clearly as much as the student needs to know, without any gimmicks which have to be unlearned later. Once you have worked through this book you have a repertoire of English folk tunes, hymn tunes and light classics, when you thought you were actually just learning an instrument! Perhaps the format looks a bit 1950s, but do persevere with it, it does a thorough job! Book 2 is equally good, but a bit more rare.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I agree with the first reviewer having learnt the recorder at a similar time. Other books have fancy graphics and side comments which are essentially distracting as my kids ended up just flicking through the books instead of learning to read and play music. With this book as soon as it came in my daughter (11 yrs) tried it and the next day had finished the book and was able to read and play competently from other music books. Now she has even learnt them off by heart. I'm looking for the other "oldie" books now.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Well having tried loads and loads of different recorder books and this the one I used at school in the late 1960's is just the best.
Perfect - clear and well written.
Perfect - clear and well written.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
school recorder book 1 (and 2)
I've finally learned to read music using this and volume 2, after many failed attempts. More importantly, these books made me realise what a satisfying instrument the recorder is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by stoicbudgie
Good book with a lot to learn
This book from a read through of it, introduces you to the recorder in a solid way. However we bough this for our daughter who is 5 & half and it is really for an older child. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KK
Really good learning book!
I remember having this book when I was little. It is a great, no nonsense, easy to read, clear book to learn the recorder and notes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by mumoftwo
Very satisfying progression to playing proper pieces
I bought this book as an adult wanting to re-learn the recorder. I remembered having this book as a schoolchild.
Firstly, I have to say it looks as old fashioned as the cover. Read more
Firstly, I have to say it looks as old fashioned as the cover. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. Berry
best recorder book ever
I used to play the recorder at school 55 years ago and had forgotten all of it. This book has been so easy to follow. Read more
Published 4 months ago by gcuw
Great book for starters
I looked at a few different books and wasn't sure if this would be the best but has been around for eons so thought it must be doing something right. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lindsey
Great school staple
Great school staple for learning the recorder. Used this when I was at school and eldest now using the same.
Published 5 months ago by Mumof2age40
Recorder Review
I am very pleased with the recorder book as it is a present for my Granddaughter who will start Recorder lessons in September when she goes back to school, I would also like to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pauline m
A great traditional music for descant recorders
This is one of the oldest and most respected of all recorder books. I bought it because I wanted to take up music again. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Shiafkou
Great!
Bought this for my 9 year old who's learning the recorder at school. I chose it because I recognised it as the book I learnt recorder with when I was at school. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Cheekyboots
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