Recorder Resources

A great book for true beginners. A variety of folk, traditional, and familiar songs and melodies. Over 15 songs use just B, A, and G! Seasonal collection, CD, and interactive lessons are add-ons that will enhance your teaching.

This best-selling, exclusive West Music method is simple and easy for young students. Noteheads with pitch letters inside help reinforce note names. Downloadable accompaniment tracks let students practice with their own backup band!

A favorite method for older beginners, middle schoolers, and more. Includes more advanced activities like improvisation and aural transposition. Book 2 continues the tradition of great tunes and unbeatable pedagogy.

Fans of the Essential Elements band method books will feel comfortable using this recorder method. Focusing on just the first five notes, this book moves right along and has many songs per page.

This well-rounded method includes composer biographies and excerpts of classical compositions. Student scores are easy to read, and the teacher kit is highly successful for first-year programs.

Ready to gamify your program? Recorder Karate allows students to earn “karate belts” for each completed level. Adding beads, colored bands, or even a simple colored string is a fun way for students to show off their progress and stay engaged in learning.

This traditional recorder method features international folk melodies with both traditional and original lyrics. The pages are not cluttered, and the scores are easy for students to read. The first five notes taught are part of a G pentatonic scale, which offers a wide variety of playable tunes.

This high-energy, comprehensive curriculum uses play-along tracks, singing, speaking, improvisation, dancing, and Orff instruments. Slides interactive whiteboards are great for teachers that want to incorporate scored playable music, videos, and more visual enhancements to their lessons.

The Sweet Pipes Recorder Book is the go-to for older beginners or adult learners. This method is perfect for students with a fundamental understanding of music notation. Explore classic recorded music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque eras.