Book 1 · Beginning alto recorder
Foundations and first steps — sixty pieces, grades 1–2.
Twelve chapters that build from three notes (B·A·G) to a full octave, drawing on English, Celtic, American, classical, world folk, spirituals, holiday, Renaissance, and Irish traditions. New here? Start with Hot Cross Buns — three notes, one breath, one minute.
Chapter 1 · First notes (B·A·G only) — 5 songs
Chapter 2 · Adding low D and E — 5 songs
Chapter 3 · Expanding the range (high C and D) — 5 songs
Chapter 4 · English and Celtic melodies — 7 songs
Chapter 5 · American folk songs — 5 songs
Chapter 6 · Classical themes — 5 songs
Chapter 7 · International folk songs — 5 songs
Chapter 8 · Spirituals and gospel — 5 songs
Chapter 9 · Holiday songs — 5 songs
Chapter 10 · Renaissance and Baroque — 5 songs
Chapter 11 · Celtic and Irish — 5 songs
Chapter 12 · Advanced traditional — 3 songs
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