Beginner Recorder Song Book for Kids
The Recorder Fun Book’s Big Song Book
What Is This Book?
The Recorder Fun Book’s Big Song Book is a large collection of easy recorder songs created especially for young beginners and elementary music classes. With more than seventy pieces that use only six notes (G, A, B, C, D, and E), it helps new players start making real music right away. Oversized notation and step-by-step support make it simple for children to see, understand, and play each song.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary-age students, roughly ages 6–11, who are just starting the recorder.
It works perfectly for school recorder programs, group classes, homeschool music, private lessons, and after-school ensembles.
Teachers looking for a structured, song-based approach and parents wanting an easy, child-friendly way to support practice at home will both find it useful.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Large, oversized music notation makes it easy for children to see notes and rhythms clearly.
Each song appears in two versions: one with letter names printed inside the note heads for beginners, and a second version without letters to build independent note reading.
The book limits the range to six basic notes—G, A, B, C, D, and E—so students can focus on steady tone, simple rhythms, and confidence instead of being overwhelmed.
A gradual progression of pieces allows students to review familiar notes and patterns while adding new musical challenges at a comfortable pace.
Clean, uncluttered page layouts help young readers stay focused on the music.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The Recorder Fun Book’s Big Song Book contains over seventy songs carefully chosen for beginning recorder players.
Students will find a wide mix of easy tunes, including traditional melodies, simple folk-style pieces, and classroom-friendly songs that are fun to play in groups.
Because every piece stays within the six-note range, children can enjoy a surprisingly large variety of music while still feeling successful.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Over seventy beginning recorder songs
All music written for just six notes: G, A, B, C, D, and E
Oversized notation for easy reading by young students
Two versions of every song (with and without letter names in the note heads)
Progressive layout that supports both early learners and growing readers
Classroom-friendly repertoire suitable for solo or group playing
Designed specifically for beginning recorder classes and young players
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic recorder fingerings for G, A, B, C, D, and E
Reading music with and without letter names in the notes
Steady beat and simple rhythmic patterns
Improved tone production and breath control on the recorder
Confidence playing complete songs from start to finish
Listening and playing together in a group or class setting
Early music-reading fluency on the treble staff
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use the first version of each song (with letters in the note heads) to introduce new tunes, then move to the second version to strengthen reading skills.
In school programs and group classes, assign the same song version to the whole class or differentiate by having newer students play the lettered version and more advanced students play the standard notation.
Private teachers can use the book as a main lesson resource or as a supplemental song collection to reinforce new notes and rhythms.
Parents can support home practice by encouraging children to start with the lettered notes, then “graduate” to the non-lettered version as a fun challenge.
Ensembles and small groups can play in unison using either version, making it easy to combine different levels in one performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes. It is designed specifically for students with no prior recorder or music-reading experience and starts with just a few easy notes.
Do I need to know music to help my child use this book?
No. The letter names in the note heads make it simple for non-musical parents to follow along and support practice.
Can this book be used as a main text for a school recorder program?
Yes. With over seventy songs using six basic notes, it provides enough material for a full semester or year of beginning recorder instruction.
Does the book cover both individual and group playing?
Yes. The pieces work well for solos, small groups, and full-class performances, making it flexible for many teaching situations.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.