Recorder Improvisation and Technique Book One: Beginning with the Soprano Recorder (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780983654506)

Recorder Improvisation and Technique Book One
Reviewers Rave
"These volumes contain a wealth of practical pedagogy for learning and teaching recorder-a reflection of [Carley's] incomparable musicianship and extensive work with children and adults in ensemble settings." Leslie Timmons in American Recorder, the magazine of the American Recorder Society
"Clear, well developed teaching activities beautifully set out in a way that makes them accessible to both experienced and inexperienced teachers....It is very clear that [Carley] is a master teacher." Kim Kendrick in Ostinato, the National Journal of Orff Canada
"Your recorder books are excellent ... completely in the spirit of the Schulwerk." Gunild Keetman, co-creator with Carl Orff of the Orff Schulwerk
What's Inside?
"Book One, now in its fourth edition, comprises 11 short lessons from the original publication.

• It systematically introduces fingerings from the C pentatonic scale, continually reinforcing new skills as it expands to F and G pentatonics. A step-by-step process introduces basic recorder skills in a highly interactive context of singing, moving, responding to Kodaly hand signs, echo play, and accompanying on pitched and non-pitched percussion.Improvisation is a key component of the instruction;

Carley's suggested exercises-presented in clear, incremental steps-make this model accessible for teachers regardless of previous experience. Repertoire is either newly composed or drawn from folk sources." Leslie Timmons in American Recorder

Author: Anne McNeill Carley, Isabel McNeill Carley
ISBN-10: 0983654506
ISBN-13: 9780983654506
Publisher: Brasstown Press
Language: English
Published: 06/15/2011
Pages: 78
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.16d