The Recorder Fun Book for Young Students

Bring the joy of music into the lives of beginning students with The Recorder Fun Book for Young Students — a favorite among elementary music teachers nationwide. This colorful and easy-to-use method introduces children to reading music and playing the recorder through clear lessons, familiar songs, and creative activities that keep learning fun.

Designed especially for younger learners, the book uses extra-large notation, simple arrangements, and note names printed inside the note heads so students can quickly connect what they see with what they play. Each page focuses on a small, manageable amount of material to build confidence step by step.

Bright, child-friendly illustrations and original coloring pages encourage artistic expression alongside musical growth. Students will enjoy a wide mix of elementary solos and duets, learning to perform together while developing tone, rhythm, and reading skills.

The book also includes a Baroque fingering chart, a glossary of musical terms, and a generous collection of well-known, time-tested tunes in many styles. Free online audio tracks for every exercise let students listen, play along, and improve their rhythm and intonation at home or in class.

Used in hundreds of school programs and part of the Children’s Music Workshop curriculum, The Recorder Fun Book for Young Students gives children a solid foundation in music reading, theory, and performance — while keeping every lesson positive and engaging.