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Recorder Duets From The Beginning: Book 2 by John Pitts | Descant Recorder Duet Sheet Music Songbook | 25 Easy Duets for Young Learners, Classroom Ensemble Playing and Home Practice - Softcover

Pitts, John

 
9780711958623: Recorder Duets From The Beginning: Book 2 by John Pitts | Descant Recorder Duet Sheet Music Songbook | 25 Easy Duets for Young Learners, Classroom Ensemble Playing and Home Practice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0711958629 ISBN 13: 9780711958623
Publisher: Chester Music, 1997

Synopsis

Recorder Duets From The Beginning: Book 2 by John Pitts is a descant recorder duet collection created for young learners who are building confidence with new notes, rhythms and ensemble playing. Designed to complement the widely used Recorder From The Beginning tutor series, this pupil's book presents 25 easy duet arrangements that help developing players enjoy the experience of playing with others.

Suitable for two descant recorder players, paired practice or classroom ensembles, the collection offers a varied and engaging repertoire drawn from traditional melodies, dances and character pieces. The pieces range from classical-inspired material to folk tunes, polkas, ragtime and blues-influenced pieces, encouraging players to explore different rhythms, phrasing and musical expression. Piano accompaniments are available in the corresponding teacher's books, making the material suitable for both classroom teaching and guided learning environments.

The carefully graded arrangements support steady progress by reinforcing note reading, listening skills and ensemble awareness. Playing duets can help learners develop timing, balance and confidence while making practice sessions more rewarding and interactive. The varied selection of pieces also helps maintain motivation by providing achievable musical goals and opportunities to perform with classmates, friends or family members.

Song List
Ade, Zur Guten Nacht * Arima Samba * Berceuse * Carman's Whistle * Churchill's March * Cielito Lindo * Cossack Dance * Cradle Song * Crombie's Boogie * Czech Polka * Drink to Me Only * Gay Gordons * Little Mazurka * Auf meinen weiten Reisen * O Waly, Waly * Plaisir D'Amour * Polka For Paula * Pretty Pena * Protuguese Dance * Ragtime * Santa Lucia * Spring * Star Of County Down * The Saints * Waltz

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Publisher
Chester Music
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0711958629
ISBN 13 
9780711958623
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
31