Medieval and Renaissance Music for Recorder Songbook by Robert Bancalari | 40 Pieces for Soprano Recorder with Guitar Chords Early Music Collection for Students and Performers Study and Practice - Softcover

Bancalari, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786625473 ISBN 13: 9780786625475

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2015

Synopsis

This recorder songbook by Robert Bancalari presents a curated collection of medieval and Renaissance pieces arranged for soprano (descant) recorder. Designed for students, teachers, and recorder enthusiasts, it offers an accessible introduction to early music repertoire in a practical and musically engaging format.

The collection features 40 short pieces in standard notation for soprano recorder, each with suggested guitar chords for optional accompaniment. A helpful glossary and brief performance notes provide stylistic context, supporting confident interpretation and a clearer understanding of early music traditions.

With its varied selection of dances, airs, and traditional forms, this collection supports steady skill development while keeping practice engaging. The concise length of each piece makes it ideal for focused sessions, sight-reading, or introducing players to early music styles without overwhelming complexity.

Song List
Allemande * Ayre * Ballade * Ballade (L'homme Arme) * Ballet Du Roy Pour Sonner Apres * Basse Dance (La Volunte') * Chanson (Bon Jour, Mon Coeur) * Dantz * Der Heiligen Drei Konigu Aufzug * Der Neve Bauernschwanz * Der Sprung * Estampie * Estampie (Lamento Di Tristan) * Gagliarde Giovanni Anerio * Gaillarde Claude Gervaise * Galliarde Paul Peurl * Galliarde (Ferrarese) P. Phalese * Hoboeckentanz Tilman Susato * Intrada Paul Peurl * La Rotta * Leid (Musica Boscareccia) Johann Hermann Schein * Lied Andreas Hammerschmidt * Lied (Ich Dank Dir, Liebe Herre) Michael Praetorius * Lied (Venuskranzlein) Johann Herman Schein * Paduan Paul Peurl * Pavane (D'angleterre) Claude Gervaise * Pavane (Ferrarese) P. Phalese * Polnischer Tanz August Normiger * Rondeau (Tant Con Je Vivrai) Adame De La Halle * Rondeau (Vos N'aler) Guillaume D'amiens * Rondo Tilman Susato * and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786625473
• ISBN 13: 9780786625475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32