Play! Recorders in the Classroom

A practical guide for teachers sharing the recorder with their pupils in Class 5 (10-11 years), with simple songs and instructions for teaching both soprano and alto recorders.

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The recorder was first documented in the Middle Ages and for generations has been a popular instrument to teach to children because it is easy to learn and produces a clear, sweet sound. In Waldorf schools, recorder playing is part of everyday life in the classroom.

This teacher edition for Class 5 (10-11 years) provides step-by-step instructions for playing both soprano and, for the first time, alto recorders. The alto recorder is based on the pitch F and is a little longer than soprano recorders. The soprano recorder is a fifth higher and based on C. The alto is ideal for older, advanced students and teachers, while the soprano is perfect for beginners.

The songs featured are taken from around the world and are selected to work with both soprano and alto recorders, and to match the curriculum level for Class 5.