Selections from Star Wars® for Recorder (Music Is Fun)
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (697 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B017RMH6IM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 103 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Big range of challenges for beginners. Emommy I got this for my fourth grade son and his friends, to encourage his recorder playing. I think he's pretty excited about it, so I am hopeful that it will work out for him. There are features of the book that I think are very helpful for early beginners who are learning musical notation at the same time as the instrument (like my son). The notes are in large print, with the name of the note written inside the head of each note. Very helpful! Also, there are no key signatures, and each note is written with its sharp or flat, as required. This is sort of helpful. Most of th. Good. But not "easy" or "beginner." I love these songs and love that it's put together, but there's no way these are "easy." I teach recorder, and there are accidentals like crazy, of course. But more troubling are the high notes! I can't hardly get them out without a terrible squeak, let alone a beginner.. I LOVE THIS! Tina Bassett I LOVE THIS!!! When my kid brought home that cursed recorder, I cried. Really, I did. I was doing my usual Star Wars stuff browsing when I came across this. If I'm going to have to listen to that stupid recorder, I might as well listen to it play songs I actually WANT to hear!I'll gladly listen to anything John Williams over "Hot Cross Buns" any day!I highly recommend this to any of my fellow geeks/nerds with kids :)
Seven of the most well-known Star Wars themes and melodies are included. Written for easy recorder, this book features big, easy-to-read notes, a beginner's guide to playing the recorder, and a clear, simple introduction to reading music. Titles:* Star Wars (Main Theme)* May the Force Be with You ("The Force Theme")* The Imperial March ("Darth Vader's Theme")* Princess Leia's Theme* Duel of the Fates* Yoda's Theme* The Throne Room (and End Title)