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I have been using this book for 35 years in 3 different Christian schools and when students see the emojis and modern illustrations their natural response is excitement.
Loving this second edition (of the RF book) with renewed enthusiasm and anticipation!
35 years of teaching
The Recorder Factory is a method for learning beginning recorder. What I loved about this book were the reminders of how to practice and play each piece as it teaches the notes and the theory that go along with the music. ...
read more20+ years Homeschooling
The Recorder Factory for Home/School/Church is a 32-page book that teaches how to play a soprano recorder while also introducing music theory. As the title indicates, the book was written particularly for Christians.
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When I first saw The Recorder Factory, I was excited. I love the way that it presents the theory and the music in a rapid, easy, and clear way. As a homeschool band director, I can easily see this method replacing what I was previously using to teach recorder to young children. The focus on God, as well as on music gives the right emphasis on why we should play music. Since students could use this method either in a classroom setting or independently to learn, they would come into band when they are old enough already understanding beginning theory and techniques such as tonguing. This would make beginning band a little easier for the students as they then need to only focus on learning their specific instrument.
The Recorder Factory is a method for learning beginning recorder. What I loved about this book were the reminders of how to practice and play each piece as it teaches the notes and the theory that go along with the music. It also includes some ideas of things to do with what you are learning. I appreciate that the author has used the real music terms in the teaching. With reminders from Scripture, the music and the book help us keep our focus on God.
This is probably the most descriptive start to recorder that I have seen. Once you study the first three pages, you start learning music. You do not need an outside instructor to explain everything to you. It is appropriate for homeschoolers who are interested in learning a little music in an easy and affordable way. And the pieces are fun to play.
