MY FAVOURITE RECORDER BOOKS!

[@kirstybeilharz1064]

Thank you so much Sarah. You take such care to add detailed notes as well as produce your video. I appreciate that it much take a lot of time. Thank you.

[@yourfavesoftie]

It's the first time i can't have consistent recorder lessons anymore so i really hope books like this can help me improve and learn on my own

[@3266car]

I suggest "95 Dexterity Exercises and Dances for Recorders" by G. Rooda There is one for F and another for C recorders. Lots of great exercises as well as pieces by Bach, Telemann, Handel. It includes scales, intervals, articulation and rhythms. Plus it's very inexpensive.

[@sleepydrJ]

Thanks for suggesting the Bruggen finger control book!! I got it and I love love love these pieces! He sneaks in lots of problematic finger sequences and then pieces are so lovely that it makes you work hard to overcome the problems. I feel like my playing is really jumping forward due to this book!

[@RudiSchmitt]

A very good information on all aspects of recorders is Hans-Martin Linde's "The recorder player's handbook". For German recorder players: Handbuch des Blockflötenspiels. Both published by Schott.

[@leckerbeetje5980]

The Dutch composer Hans P. Keuning published six books with studies for recorder. Three books for soprano, and three (nearly identical, just transposed) books for alto. Each triplet consists of: 'simple studies', 'studies' and 'difficult studies'. They consist of pieces of varying length, each having a melodic character of its own, are excellent training material and above all, they are a fun to play. A good preparation for Keuning is Elly Jacobs: 'Twelve easy studies for soprano recorder' and '12 studies for soprano recorder - part two: sequel to twelve easy studies'. Melodic and technically instructive. If you (like me) do not want to stick with regular recorder sheet music, and don't mind to play C-fingered music on your alto, you may go for books for flute (e.g. Gariboldi), though flute music soon goes too high, for saxophone and oboe (both equal range with C-recorder range), and eventually violin, clarinet and piano. Some examples: * J.H. Feltkamp: '12 etudes voor sopraan blokfluit (Ed. XYZ 979) - melodic, but with emphasis on technique. * Guy Lacour: '50 Etudes faciles et progressives pour Saxophone', Ed. Billaudot. Very melodic. * Jan van Beekum: 'Poco a Poco - 113 short technical studies for clarinet.' (Ed. Harmonia - Hilversum), melodic and very instructive. * Theodore Lack: 'Etudes Op. 85 for the piano', right hand party. Generally, you cannot play them al due to the limited range of the recorder and sometimes you might want to devise a small work-around, but what you can play is excellent and well-sounding training material. If you are looking for an introductory recorder course: a very good course is James Arden: 'De Jonge Blokfluiter' (5 volumes, soprano) and 'Leerboek voor Altblokfluit' (5 volumes, alto). Both in dutch, but that should not be too much of a problem. At first sight they look a bit outdated, but they are by far the best courses I have ever seen. Where to buy? If you know what you are looking for, send an e-mail to Broekmans & van Poppel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. They have a reservoir of sheet music which is not mentioned on their website and which they are happy to sell you at a very reasonable price. E-address: [e-mail] . By-the-way, I found my dearest sheet music in local thrift shops ('kringloopwinkels'). Nearly for free! Happy playing! Radboud Hack, The Netherlands

[@sonjalewis3047]

THANK YOU for quickly and vibrantly demonstrating so many different techniques and sounds. Before, I'd only heard the recorder played in a very fundamental style--but you demonstrate such variety!

[@aoramas1]

Debes continuar con éste bello trabajo

[@annelogged]

Just found your channel and am really enjoying your videos! Novice hobbyist here and would love a video on suggestions for absolute beginners. I love your enthusiasm! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@paulsonap6]

Wonderful list and helpful commentary! Thanks so so much!

[@luckybarrel7829]

Yaaas! This is what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@Digital_Potion]

Thanks so very much! Quite informative, yet with your usuAl warm, fun, humorous style which I find so relaxing & entertaining. A book I particularly like is "The Recorder Book" by Kenneth Wollitz (published 2000). Nearly 300pp of Recorder history, theory, instrument cAre, as well as technique, etc. While light on music compositions, it's a rather comprehensive one-volume general manual written in a charming, yet intelligent tone. US $29-37.

[@josepmariasaperas]

Wonderful!! I would definetely add Hans Martin Linde, Neuzeitliche Übungsstücke für die Alt-Blockflöte (to study before Brüggen), maybe also 199 Daumenübungen by Hoffer- v. Winterfeld (soprano beginners), Tonfiguren (Staeps) (after Daily Lesson), 12 Voordrachts Etudes. W. A. Bremer , Melodische Studies (2 books). J. Colette (along with Brüggen) Thank you so much again for these inspiring videos! JM

[@twocanucksful]

I got the level 1 books AltblockflotenReise from the Hellbach’s and Die Altblockfloten from Zimmermann and I love both of them. The accompanying tracks are great, and a lot of fun. I’m not a complete beginner so I did not learn a lot from AltblockflotenReise but it is excellent for practicing timing when playing with the accompaniments. The second book, from Zimmermann, probably has more new materiel for me. It has been a nice discovery. I will get the sequel of both books for sure. Thank you for the great suggestions.

[@RudiSchmitt]

What a horribly expensive video! I want to have them all ...

[@ChristianPerrotta]

oh god, me too!

[@idraote]

Hello Sarah, when I decided to teach myself a bit of recorder I went into a bit of a shopping frenzy (ooops) and probably spent too much money on books I will use... in some time :) I have the three Van Hauwe's but I put them aside as they were highly recommended for advanced players - I'll have to reconsider since you say that volume one is good for beginners too. I own two other books that you didn't mention but that came highly recommended in forums: G. Rooda - 95 Dexterity Exercises and Dances for Recorders in F (or C, there are two booklets) - Alfred - Hargail Performance Series There is hardly any text (in English and Dutch) and no suggestion on execution at all, but it is choke full of dances. And they are cheap, at about 7 Euros each booklet. They date back from 1959 but are available in reprints. They are not editorially beautiful, but printing is clear and notes are very legible. Many of the dances are rhythmically challenging. Margaret and Robert Donington - Scales Arpeggios and Exercises for the Recorder - Oxford University Press - 1961 This was HUGELY recommended in forums. So much so that I bought it second hand for an indecent amount of money which is annoying as it originally cost 80 pence (in 1961, allright, but still). I've looked through it: it is beautifully printed for such an (at the time) inexpensive text. It's only about 75 pages, half dedicated to descant and tenor, half to treble and bass. There are scales and some exercises, all individually graded from very easy to very difficult. There are many suggestions on tecnique. I assume there will be nothing in it of actual use to a professional such as you, but I think it might be good for students, late beginners to intermediate.

[@Team_Recorder]

Hi, thanks for your reviews of these books!

[@gillchatfield3231]

Just found this again. In 1961 80p, or 16 shillings, was quite expensive. My school lunch was 5 shillings a week. In 1964 cinema tickets were 2/9 front stalls up to 4/9 in the circle, as a comparison.

[@idraote]

@@gillchatfield3231 according to this page www.inflationtool.com/british-pound/1961-to-present-value one 1961 pound would be worth about 19 pounds today

[@아아-t4h5t]

I really thank you for your precious review on those books because I've been quite not sure which book will be more helpful to current status. Your video also drives me to order all the books in the video :) Thanks again.

[@Serge7208]

Thank you Sarah! Very useful video! I'm going to buy some of these books!

[@marcelobrasil67]

So, I have "metodo per flauto dolce contralto" in PDF (for download in Italian) and I heard that already exists in Portuguese and still exist in Spanish. Thank you for the informations!

[@eolianflute5965]

Very useful Sarah ! Thank you so much !!

[@meilaushi]

Excellent coverage of neat books!! Thanks!!

[@absolutenerd1989]

Awesome channel! Very nice way of bringing information.

[@bebopthecat1]

I love your videos and am about to order some books based on your recommendations. I would enjoy a video about playing in a consort or ensemble. Also, I would like to know your book recommendations for the SATB recorder consort I play in. We need lower intermediate-level music and enjoy all music, early and contemporary music and everything in between.

[@cathy7382]

I especially like the Frans Bruggan book

[@lucky2516]

Thank you so much for this video! Too bad I've just ordered a book named "The Recorder Guide: An Instruction Method for Soprano and Alto Recorder", waiting for it to arrive with my Yamaha Alto Ecodear recorder 🤩 (all I have now it the cheapest plastic Yamaha Soprano to practice on) Will update if the book is good for complete beginners 😁

[@cnhz01]

Thanks Sarah! Great Video!!!

[@lindaheeger2099]

wow,fantastisch,fantastic,thank you so much,ik will ze allemaal kopen😁you are so inspiring!!😘😘

[@yvesdelombaerde5909]

Ik ben met het Leduc-Veilhan boek begonnen nu bijna 40 jaar geleden. Heel interessant, met facsimile pagina's.

[@suejamieson9506]

Hi, really enjoying the videos. Am a VERY new player, did I imagine that your video recommending various books mentioned one that also teaches how to read music? I wrote a list of books but forgot to make a note of content aaggh. Thanks!

[@davidburt7879]

Wow you are a recorder genius! I am struggleing with playing with a group of persons, keeping the timing, having played alone for a few years , it is really difficult to play with a group. I have little experience, I use a metronome at home, tap my foot to the beat. Can you suggest any exercises to improve my skill playing with others. It is darn difficult!

[@jasmincha101]

Thank you Sarah!! You're so helpful from your videos to books. I'm learning the soprano recorder (already having a background with guitar and piano) and I'm really enjoying this beautiful wood instrument. Enjoying your videos so much! Thanks for the suggestions of books. I've ordered a few of them already. Much appreciated.

[@grandma.p]

Thanks so much for this information.

[@ger.lieder]

Thanks , very good information.

[@josequins9099]

Are these books only for the alto? I'm concentrating on soprano and tenor at the moment so I need technical books for them. Thank you.

[@Team_Recorder]

A lot of the techniques described in these books apply to all sizes of recorder :)

[@rockdalegaming8944]

9:50 Just how large is the alto recorder's range? I thought it was only two octaves - F to F - but I hear you playing a high g-sharp... Beautiful videos. I will be getting my Yamaha plastic recorder soon.

[@Team_Recorder]

It’s 2 octaves and a 6th normally, but I can coax 3 octaves with some creative fingerings! 😄

[@luckybarrel7829]

12:05 for those who wanna read what. Be ready to press space to pause.

[@wstomv]

Typos: 'The Quartet-tone Recorder Manuel' -> 'The Quarter-tone Recorder Manual'

[@MacedonianAlwaysGreek]

Really helpful, thanks a lot!

[@keiththurlow-bishop1617]

Thanks, Sarah! This was so useful. I bought two great books for treble recorder. Which books are good for descant/tenor? Are there any good books on the history of recorder playing?

[@GabrielaFigueroaFlauta]

Thanks! I would like find this books... are completely necessary 😮

[@moirbasso7051]

So, I am starting a recorder ensemble at my college, and need to re-familiarize myself with recorders and fingering. I noticed that the va Hauwe books are for Treble/Soprano recorder. Yet I have seen other books that are 'species specific' (alto, Bass) - is there some unwritten rule that presumes everyone starts on soprano recorder, learns technique, and then 'switches playing position' as they improve? Or was this just a coincidence? Thanks!

[@simonfitrzyk3559]

The 25 studies are from Hans P. Keuning, spelt with EU instead of OE.

[@teacher5376]

Hi.early days , in ages of 15 th , like to learning music , flutes and recorder's .good .simple .just blow and blow .

[@krystledawne]

FYI, there must be two editions of the Staeps, because the one I ordered (UE 14933) has different exercises than what yours does. Just a heads up for anyone else tracking the books down.

[@Team_Recorder]

Thanks for the info!

[@mmuchela]

@@Team_Recorder love the exercises some times i can think that i am doing them wrong but i have an idea if you post your video every week then you should answer our comments on your free days but if you are going to reharse a concert please doubt my help ... but just keep time to be with your family like family time every week like EVERY WEEK or your free days on your free days but if you need to practice just still keep time for your family and a question : have you ever played a blue glass recorder cause thats my problem, some times i think that you have a recorder thats glass and blue and some times i dont . so please make a video about my comment and i dont live in Netherlands i live in Kajadio county but if you have never heard abut this just search my county on gogole and you will know where i live and know more about me ................................. BEST CHANNEL EVER THE BEST SARAH EVER [ APPLAUSE ] SARAH SARAH SARAH HOORAY FOR SARAH BEST RECORDER TIPS AND VIDEOS AND INFO AND TEAM RECORDER BEST BOOKS EVER BEST SARAH EVER

[@paolodemartini88]

Hi Sarah, your videos are always very useful and fun. I would like to know your opinion about "buttress-finger-technique" by F.J. Giesbert. Thanks in advance. Goodbye!!

[@teacher5376]

Can't imagine that , spent so many times on learning with all the books , like you .i see !!!( me ! Just blow and blow .without a books with me .because ,......gone ! Ban by my young brother 's .he are a big nuts !!!!

[@orirune3079]

16:24 for when you need the sound of a jammed printer :D

[@willemkossen]

Way too many wrong notes??? Currently working on Frans Bruggen Etude nr3. Great you show the older books! I guess my wishlist suddenly grew considerably... I also own a book about the building of recorders with lots of data and measurements of historical recorders. Great fun on an alltogether different look at recorders.

[@Team_Recorder]

+Willem Kossen Ooh, which book is that? Sounds fascinating!

[@willemkossen]

+Sarah Jeffery / Team Recorder its in Dutch, www.mcjbouterse.nl/handleiding.htm 350 pages.

[@Team_Recorder]

+Willem Kossen O leuk! Bedankt voor de link. Misschien doe ik een keer een vertaling als ik er tijd en zin in heb...

[@willemkossen]

+Sarah Jeffery / Team Recorder goed Nederlands!. Ik ben bij de auteur aan zijn blokfluitbouw cursus begonnen, maar had uiteindelijk geen tijd. Ik moet mijn fluitje nog steeds afmaken. Erg leuk!

[@Team_Recorder]

+Willem Kossen Bedankt! Nou, ik woon hier al best lang hoor. Ik ga het lezen!

[@DestianaRika12]

Would you like to tell me how to get those books? In Indonesia those are not available. So difficult in my country to find books about recorder. Hiks... Thank you :'D

[@CBTCFT]

....thankfully never had to deal with fungus or insects in my recorder!

[@natalielebert1631]

Are any of these books suitable for beginner players?

[@Team_Recorder]

Hi Natalie - these ones aren't I'm afraid (except maybe the Monkemeyer book 1 - but it's very dry!). But that's a great topic for another video - stay posted ;)

[@teacher5376]

Thanks gods .low cost on the books .the recorder's .that , he had throw aways ....( now , music 's books are very rare !

[@DianneHeijstee]

Staeps!!!!! YEAHHHH

[@Team_Recorder]

+Dianne Heijstee Oh Dianne, I know very few other people in the world who wouLd go 'STAEPS YEAAHHH'!! :D

[@DianneHeijstee]

+Sarah Jeffery / Team Recorder Oh man, they don't know what they miss.... :P If I have to practise but I don't want to, Staeps is the best thing ever. :P It is so relaxing for some reason...

[@giuseppebartoluccio7169]

Video fantastico :) usi il KYKL? O IL CLAUDIA NAUHEIM?

[@teacher5376]

Very rare , of recorder's books .

[@teacher5376]

Learns to plays a recorders .without a books ....yes ! ( my brothers , he are nut's !

[@luckybarrel7829]

Where TF do you find these books online? Or do you go to some store? I only know Amazon. So maybe for noobies could you tell where to get these books in the first place. I can find some of them, but not some of the other titles you mention.

[@teacher5376]

Waits for me , shopper's , let me have the books .for myself .( lead guitars .bass guitars .flutes.saxophones .drums.trumpet .and ......more .) I am , very smart than my brother 's .right !!!!!

[@teacher5376]

More instrument that i am playing .....by now .

[@martiadams1534]

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[@mmuchela]

what does that mean

[@markbonnewell7733]

I love your videos and tried to write you a rather lengthy, compliment on your website. However, neither myself, nor the 3 Phds I share an office with, are smart enough, after 7 tries, to prove, via "match the pictures" that we are not robots. ------ I still love your videos, but I promise I am not a robot. How the heck is a guy in Minneapolis supposed to differentiate a falling down European Church and a falling down house? My MD could not figure it out either-----not only are you a great teacher and musician, but your web host is responsible for 2 computers flying out windows. Cheers. (perhaps I'll try snail mail.)

[@Team_Recorder]

Hi Mark, thanks for your message! Sorry to hear the email form on my website was being odd - I've just checked it, and on my laptop all I have to do is check a box that says 'I am not a robot' and the message can be sent. Strange that you had to go through an image recognition thing, not heard that one before! Will double check the settings. Have a nice day!

[@teacher5376]

Go , out for more music books , agains .i am , very busy ' agains .

[@mrk131324]

Why is the majority of everything recorder related from Germany? Historically it should be just as strong in France and the Netherlands.

[@idraote]

My opinion? Germany used to have and still has a huge publishing industry. There are more than 80 million of them (plus people from Austria and Switzerland) , which makes Germany a very attractive market for sectorial publishing. Also, Germany is still very serious about music at amateur and local level. The Netherlands are just as serious about their music (Sarah showed us many recorder books written in Dutch in her videos about recorder methods) but it is a much smaller market at about 22 millions people, Belgium included. Besides, many Dutch can read German while the contrary is not always true and that means you can actually sell German books in the country, at least to an extent. France (and Italy) are not as serious about amateur music. They both have glorious traditions but music playing has long ceased to be a common activity for the man in the street.

[@rodrodriguez460]

While it may seem as if we just heard "all of the notes" played between intervals, I don't believe that's what we have heard. If I'm to believe the theoretical idea that we live in a pixelated universe, I think that pitch motion probably behaves the same way-pixelated sound waves. It sounds like a perfect portamento that is ascending as Ms. Jeffery demonstrated, but it's only an illusion. That's my hunch, but who really knows?

[@juansanchezrodriguez4848]

Hello, I Like very much your lesson but I Woud Like to hear play your flaute. Thanks you.

[@hannahblind]

always staeps.... every day, that's stressful,

[@kashuxola4677]

Il flauto dolce ed acerbo, is Out of Print. (Sad Face)

[@andreafalconiero9089]

You could try: www.earlymusicshop.com They still have it listed as available.

[@teacher5376]

Recorder's , just blow ,

[@teacher5376]

My brother ,.....nut

[@teacher5376]

My young beother 's ,...nut's .

[@teacher5376]

Once , buy a new books , new recorders ,....new month 's , gone .....( throw !!!!

[@charleslaine]

ling ling 40 hours practice!

[@littlekiwi9724]

Hey! Don't knock the music stand - it is a wonderful piece of engineering which I marvel at evertime I fold mine up! I guess I'm just an old fart: modern music stands and tablets... No thank you.

[@enaphaid5213]

Why don't you speak french ? ah ah !

[@Team_Recorder]

J’ai tout oublie when I started learning Dutch…

[@enaphaid5213]

@@Team_Recorder I understand english too and spanish, a little Russian but for all it's not posible and tiring ^^. We have to practice ^^ ! Thank you to share...would it be posible to put subtitles even in english because sometimes it's easier to follow ! If not posible I will try to do it by myself ^^