The Recorder Fun Book for Young Students

What Is This Book?
The Recorder Fun Book for Young Students is a beginner-friendly recorder method designed for early elementary learners. It introduces music through clear visuals, simple songs, and step-by-step instruction, making it easy for young children to start playing right away.

Who Is This Book For?
This book is created for elementary age students who are learning the recorder for the first time. It is widely used in elementary school music programs as well as at home with parental guidance.

What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The book uses extra-large music notation to make reading easier for young eyes. Letter names inside the notes help beginners understand note placement quickly. Each page presents only a small amount of information so children stay focused and feel successful. Child-centered illustrations and creative coloring pages make the learning experience fun and interactive.

What Music Does the Book Include?
Students learn from a large collection of classic and time-tested songs arranged specifically for beginners. The book also includes a variety of elementary solos and duets, giving students opportunities to play alone or with classmates.

Are There Fun Extras Included?
Yes. The book contains original coloring pages, kid-friendly illustrations, and online audio tracks for every exercise. Students can listen, play along, and strengthen their rhythm, tone, and musical confidence.

What’s Inside the Book?
Extra-large music notation
Letter names printed inside the note heads
Simplified beginner arrangements
Child-centered illustrations and original coloring pages
Limited material per page for focused learning
A range of elementary solos and duets
A standard Baroque fingering chart
A glossary of important musical terms
Online audio tracks for all exercises

Skills Your Child Will Learn
How to read musical notation
Basic rhythm skills
Proper recorder playing technique
Beginning music theory
Listening and musical expression
Creativity and early music appreciation

How to Use This Book
Parents can support daily practice by reading the short instructions on each page and encouraging children to use the online audio tracks. Teachers can use the book in whole-class lessons, small groups, or individual instruction, with the solos and duets fitting easily into school recorder programs.

Learn More About This Series
This book is part of the Music Fun Books series, which uses simple layouts, clear explanations, and kid-friendly teaching methods to help young musicians succeed. Each book follows the same welcoming, step-by-step approach.

About the Author
Larry Newman is a nationally recognized music educator and the creator of more than 400 Music Fun Books used in schools across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions
Does this book work for complete beginners?
Yes. Every book in this series is written for brand-new players and introduces skills in small, manageable steps.
Can this book be used in school music programs?
Yes. Teachers across the country use Music Fun Books in private lessons, small groups, and full classroom settings.

Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.