The recorder consort book 1 descant and tenor

Case for a consort of mollenhauer dream recorders, including descant, treble, tenor and bass. This includes works originally scored for solo recorder. The tenor is a great ensemble instrument as well as a favoured recorder for contemporary compositions. Method for crumhorn exercises studies methods for descant tenor recorder methods for treble recorder methods for bass. We play music written or arranged for recorders usually in four parts. The recorder is fortunate in having one of the richest and most varied repertoires of any instrument, ranging over the medieval, renai. Orpheus music offers over 400 titles for recorder duets perfect recorder repertoire for your next lesson or concert. Playing the recorders online tutorial contents page. The tenor recorder has a mellow sound many people find appealing. All the members are local amateur musicians who aim to perform to a high standard whilst enjoying being a member of a friendly, social group. I take you through a whole bunch of my recommendations, no matter what genre of music you want.

Specially written for school recorder groups each volume contains over 40 pieces solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and even sextets, for soprano descant, alto treble, tenor and bass instruments. Volume i contains a valuable introduction to the series and to the art of consort playing. Or, learning a new set of fingerings and reading the music in a. The pieces are presented chronologically within each volume and all include the year in which they were written, so that you can get a feel for the different styles of music through time. Concerto in f major for descant soprano recorder and basso continuo recorder. Wide range of available sheet music, methods for recorder. Orpheus music offers over 200 titles of solo descant soprano music.

Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more. A beginners guide to playing the descant or tenor recorder. Abracadabra recorder book 1 is a clear tutorial book that introduces you gradually to the notes and features of the recorder. Recorder scales and intervals practice sets for bass recorder and alto recorder up are harder to find. Orpheus music stocks tenor recorders from a variety of makers including mollenhauer recorders from germany, kung recorders from switzerland and aulos, yamaha and zenon recorders from japan. The tenor recorder is a member of the recorder family. It is not a good choice for a child because the distance between the holes will be too wide for small hands. I began on descant, progressed to tenor in grade 6 large hands see figure 1 and began clarinet in year 7. Quantity title composer arranged by category instrumentation condition location note 1 recorder grade 1 book a trinity recorder descant recorder and piano 2 good a21. Specifically written for school recorder groups each volume contains over 40 pieces solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and even sextets, catering for soprano descant, alto treble, tenor and bass instruments. The following information is taken from an editorial published in chrestologia, vol. Descant, treble, tenor, bass in various combinations.

Solo pieces with piano accompaniment, duet, trio, quartet, quintet and music for larger ensembles will expand your knowledge of recorder repertoire and stretch your abilities. Soprano recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, baritone recorder, recorder consort advanced intermediate digital download composed by greg shapley. The repertoire includes both original instrumental works and transcriptions of vocal pieces. Wide range of available sheet music for two recorders. I am not unusual as this is the pathway that many people take to instrumental study, but i. Wonderful descant solos can be found in this category. The recorder consort is a collection of fortyseven pieces which will introduce recorder players to music from the medieval renaissance and baroque eras music which is ideally suited to the instrument. Feb 15, 2018 how to get started on the tenor recorder.

The recorder book 44 pieces for recorder consort 15. Our repertoire ranges from early music to contemporary composers encompassing a wide range of musical styles. A descant recorder book for beginners by heather cox and garth rickard. The trapp family recorder method, book 1 descant or tenor and book 2 treble, sopranino or bass. Recorder tutor 1 recorder grade 1 book b trinity recorder descant recorder and piano 2 good a21. Methods for descant tenor recorder methods for treble recorder methods for bass recorder method for. The many different sizes of recorder can lead to confusion and much of my research in past has been to answer the question of which sizes the ideal consort should consist of. This is the musicscores recorder sheet music section. This book is described by the publishers as being ideal for teaching recorders individually and groups as each short piece is accompanied by a more complicated version so you can play along with other players.

The trapp family recorder method, book 1 descant or tenor. Recorder tutors descant treble bass recorder exam books ameb theoryeartraining books that have a connection to the recorder recorders and accessories. Descant or tenor by hunt, edgar hubert 1977 paperback on. The recorder book 44 pieces for recorder consort 15 flutes a bec partition. If youre looking for recommendations, a few good places to start are the collection of jacob van. Descant, treble, tenor and bass composers may be anywhere from 15th to 21st centuries. This means that consorts could be composed of instruments nominally in b. Whether youre starting your recorder journey and looking for beginner and intermediate tunes, or you need advanced repertoire or examination pieces weve got you covered.

The place for all things related to the recorder, a woodwind instrument. An introduction to the golden age of renaissance and baroque music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The trapp family recorder method, book 1 descant or tenor and book 2 treble, sopranino or bass hunt, edgar on. How to play the descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders, contents index page. Our repertoire ranges from medieval music to contemporary composers encompassing a wide range of musical styles. Our scores are newly typeset and professionally laid out, there are no scans of old editions. Berkshire recorder consort berkshire recorder consort.

Music ranges from easy or intermediate to challenging duos with arrangements for any types of recorder such as descant soprano and altotreble sa, two altos aa, two sopranos ss, treble and bass, tenor and bass, descant and tenor recorders, etc. Frequently asked questions american recorder society. Specially written for school recorder goups each volume contains over 40 pieces solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and even sextets, for soprano descant. An intro and brief history, which instrument to buy, what repertoire to play, and how to tackle embrace. Switching from soprano to alto transposing youtube. May 03, 2018 are you learning the soprano or tenor recorder, and arent sure which method book to buy. Recorder sheet music other publishers recorder collections and anthologies the recorder consort 1. The schott recorder consort anthology presents a wealth of music from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries. Weighing in at about a pound and measuring two feet long, the tenor is bigger than the soprano or alto. From this wealth of available material steve rosenberg has chosen a collection. Recorder ensemble sheet music available at the early music shop.

The first elizabethan consort book sheet music plus. For soprano recorder, also recorder and tenor recorder. The list below includes all pages in the category for recorder. Jul 12, 2007 time pieces for descantsoprano recorder is a twovolume anthology of wellcrafted arrangements of music from the 14th century to the present day. The sweet pipes recorder book for adults and older beginners method for the recorder by mario duschenes basic recorder technique by hugh orr a number of similar resources exist for soprano recorder, and some method books are available as well for tenor and bass recorder. Title composer arranged by category instrumentation condition. Tight binding, bright cover, no torn or missing pages.

Specially written for school recorder goups each volume contains over 40 pieces solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and even sextets, for soprano descant, alto treble, tenor and bass instruments. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano aka descant, lowest note. If you cant find what youre looking for, or would like some advice or suggestions for your group, dont hesitate to contact us. Available in all voices, these recorders are well made and have very good intonation. Specially written for school recorder goups each volume contains over 40 pieces solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and even sextets, for soprano descant, alto treble, tenor and. True to the company name, tudors consort recorders feature renaissancestyle abs construction for durability, a curved windway for enhanced response, and baroqueenglish fingering.

Based in south east england, the berkshire recorder consort brc was formed early in 1979. Playing for pleasure and in so doing hoping to improve our ensemble skills. The tenor recorder, like the soprano recorder, is tuned in c, but an octave lower. In short, there is no easy answer to this, the choices are so dependent on the type of music to be played, the number of parts and whether they are to be used with other. Playing the recorders online tutorial how to play the descant, treble, tenor and bass recorders. Recorders come in a range of different keys, and for recorder players that means. The recorder continues to be a great way for children to start playing and reading music. Recorder ensemble sheet music available at the early music. The case fits both dream recorders in pearwood and dreamedition recorders in plumwood. It contains the illustrated story and the instrumental arrangement of a wizard in the kitchen for descant recorder with indications of the countins. The descant recorder solo book is an a4 size pdf download 3 mb. Recorder consorts in the 16th century were tuned in fifths and only occasionally employed tuning by octaves as seen in the modern c, f recorder consort. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Previous owners name is penciled in on the inside of the front cover, i did not find any other markings in or on the book.

Mioplant currency converter download this desktop utility to find out prices in your own currency. Whichg book to buy there are so many methods for the recorder out there, and it can be difficult to know which is right for you. Jump right in teachers guide for recorder book 1 and 2. It has the same form as a soprano or descant recorder and an alto or treble recorder, but it produces a lower sound than either. Orpheus music has recorder sheet music for every type of recorder trio, such as descant soprano, altotreble and tenor sat. Time pieces for descantsoprano recorder is a twovolume anthology of wellcrafted arrangements of music from the 14th century to the present day. See also scores featuring the recorder, for recorder, continuo, for flute. It has been considerably revised and expanded since that time and is presented here in order to provide some guidance for the aspiring adult recorder player through the plethora of recorder methods, studies, and core solo and ensemble music that are. Specially written for school recorder goups each volume contains o. It has a colour front and back cover and twenty black and white pages. The tudor recorder is an excellent instrument for students in the classroom.

Recorder consort, the, volume 1 music is elementary. Descant or tenor by hunt, edgar hubert 1977 paperback. The recorder is fortunate in having one of the richest and most varied repertoires of any instrument, ranging over the medieval, renaissance, baroque and contemporary periods. Recorder ensemble descant, 2 trebles, tenor and bass. Descant or tenor revised by trapp family, the isbn. Free free traditional soprano descant recorder sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. Tutor book for descant soprano recorder with baroque fingering style instrumentation.

The members are local amateur musicians who aim to perform to a high standard whilst enjoying a friendly, social group. P opular music and classical repertoire for all recorders and recorder players. Free traditional soprano descant recorder sheet music. Descant or tenor by trapp family engl the trapp family recorder method, book 1.

The recorder is a family of woodwind musical instruments in the group known as internal duct. Customers who bought the schott recorder consort anthology vol. Although the bulk of the collection is laid out for a variety of fourpart ensembles there are also duets and trios, as well as five and sixpart pieces. We are always updating the website with exciting new music and publications. We currently have 109 files available for immediate download. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on tenor recorders instruments at musicians friend. Recorder in the baroque era sorry, this item is currently out of print. There are also some specially commissioned pieces from ross edwards, john rimmer, peter sculthorpe and gillian whitehead which will give players a chance to play some music of. Get the best deals on soprano recorders when you shop the largest. Bass eight traditional japanese pieces for solo tenor recorder descant recorder or flute the messiah. Browse our extensive selection of recorder ensemble music by ensemble, instrumentation and period. In the summer of 1991, i was fortunate enough to be present at the recording and mastering of this album, featuring music played by alan crumpler and his forbury consort. Shop and buy the first elizabethan consort book sheet music. Are you learning the soprano or tenor recorder, and arent sure which method book to buy.