Easy Recorder Songs for Kids
Really Easy Recorder Tunes
What Is This Book?
Really Easy Recorder Tunes is a collection of simple, well-loved melodies arranged for beginning recorder players. It builds on the notes students typically learn in an introductory method and gently adds new ones, helping players grow their skills through recognizable tunes. The book is ideal as a next step after an entry-level recorder method or as a fun stand-alone song collection.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is designed for elementary-age children and young beginners, roughly ages 6–12, who are learning recorder in school, private lessons, or at home. It works well for general music classes, homeschool music programs, group recorder ensembles, and one-on-one lessons. Adult beginners looking for an easy, tuneful way to start or refresh recorder playing will also find it accessible and enjoyable.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The tunes are short, clear, and written in beginner-friendly ranges so students can focus on success rather than struggle. New notes are introduced gradually, building on what children typically learn in first recorder books. The layout keeps the music uncluttered, making it easier for young eyes to track the notes. A recorder fingering chart at the back of the book lets students quickly check any note they forget, supporting independent practice.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book includes a wide mix of familiar classical themes, hymns, and traditional melodies that young players will recognize and enjoy. Students can play majestic melodies like “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” lively pieces like “Can Can,” lyrical tunes such as “Londonderry Air,” and famous themes like “Ode to Joy.” It also features iconic favorites like “Beautiful Blue Danube” and “Pomp and Circumstance,” giving beginners a taste of different musical styles while staying within an easy level.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Beginner-friendly arrangements of classic melodies
Tunes that build on notes learned in first recorder books
A gradual introduction of new notes for steady progress
A clear recorder fingering chart at the back of the book
A variety of styles, from lyrical to lively and march-like
Pieces suitable for solo practice or teacher-guided lessons
Music chosen to motivate and engage young recorder players
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic recorder tone production and breath control
Accurate finger placement using a fingering chart
Reading simple rhythms and stepwise melodies
Confidence playing well-known, rewarding tunes
Smooth note changes and early phrasing skills
Listening for steady tempo and clean articulation
Musical expression through dynamics and style guidance from a teacher
How to Use This Book
Use the book after a starter method to reinforce the notes your child already knows, then add new tunes as they’re ready for more challenge. In private lessons, teachers can assign 1–2 pieces per week, adding their own dynamics, articulation, and phrasing marks to fit each student’s level. Classroom and homeschool teachers can select a common set of tunes for the whole group and use them for warm-ups, playing tests, and simple ensemble work. At home, students can choose favorite melodies to practice daily, using the fingering chart whenever they need a reminder, then perform their best pieces for family concerts or school events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, it works very well for near-beginners and early learners, especially if they already know a few basic notes from another recorder book or class.
Do I need a teacher to use this book?
A teacher is helpful but not required. The easy arrangements and fingering chart make it possible for motivated students and parents to use the book at home.
Can this book be used in school recorder programs?
Yes. The familiar tunes and progressive note use make it ideal for elementary school music classes and group recorder lessons.
What type of recorder is this book for?
The music is written for standard soprano recorder, the most common instrument used in school and beginner programs.
Does the book cover advanced techniques?
No. The focus is on early-level playing: clear tone, basic fingerings, simple rhythms, and musical confidence with well-known tunes.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.