The Recorder Player's Handbook: Revised Edition (Schott)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (809 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0946535175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 149 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-01 |
| Language | : | German |
DESCRIPTION:
"Pretty much required reading for recorder players" according to Zachary. I purchased this book at the recommendation of another recorder player after I picked the instrument up a few months ago. If you play the recorder, it is certainly a worthwhile read. Linde, an important modern writer and composer for recorder, gives a thorough explanation of the recorder's history, design, and use as a solo and ensemble instrument. He also gives expert advice on all aspects of recorder performance, including how to practice efficiently, breathing and tonguing technique, how to make useful notes on a score, and how to keep your wooden recorder in tip-top. A Customer said A very thorough reference work on the recorder. This book is a classic recorder reference. It was originally published in 196"A very thorough reference work on the recorder" according to A Customer. This book is a classic recorder reference. It was originally published in 1962. Be forewarned - this book is targeted to a musically sophisticated reader. The book begins with a section on the mechanics of sound production with the recorder; and offers suggestions on selection and care of an instrument. This is followed by the weakest part of the book; a somewhat unsatisfactory covering of recorder technique. Much of what is explained in this section is quite basic; despite that, it is rather confusing and hard to follow. This is followed by a truly excellent and comple. . Be forewarned - this book is targeted to a musically sophisticated reader. The book begins with a section on the mechanics of sound production with the recorder; and offers suggestions on selection and care of an instrument. This is followed by the weakest part of the book; a somewhat unsatisfactory covering of recorder technique. Much of what is explained in this section is quite basic; despite that, it is rather confusing and hard to follow. This is followed by a truly excellent and comple. Buzz said Highly Overprieced. This is a very interesting and well put together book by a true expert in the field. It is, however, rather short, somewhat outdated and very much overpriced, in my opinion!!!
The Recorder Player's Handbook is a comprehensive survey of the instrument, its history and its music and deals extensively with the following subjects: The instrument: its design, structure and mechanics with detailed information on historical models and materials; advice on the choice and care of the instrument * Playing the recorder: advice on breathing, tone production, fingering and articulation; practice and performance * Recorder music and its performance: a survey of recorder music from the early Middle Ages to the Baroque period, and with a valuable consideration of the recorder in the twentieth century.. (Schott)