Fun Recorder Books for Young Beginners
Recorder Fun Book Series
A beloved collection of recorder books for kids, written by acclaimed music educator Larry Newman and designed for classroom instruction, private lessons, and home practice.
From first notes and easy songs to duets, classical themes, holiday music, and creative coloring activities, the series helps young players build confidence and enjoy making music from the very beginning.
A Complete Recorder Pathway
- ✓Beginner-friendly recorder instruction for young students
- ✓Solos, duets, holiday songs, patriotic music, and classical themes
- ✓Useful for classroom music programs, private lessons, and self-study
- ✓Creative titles that combine music, art, and student motivation
- ✓Created by Emmy Award-winning educator Larry Newman
A Recorder Series That Keeps Kids Playing
The Recorder Fun Book Series gives young musicians a clear, enjoyable path through the basics of recorder playing while offering enough variety to keep lessons fresh throughout the school year.
Made for Beginners
Student-friendly pacing, clear layouts, and approachable songs help elementary students begin recorder with confidence.
Wide Variety
Students can explore method books, big song collections, duets, Christmas music, patriotic songs, holiday music, and classical themes.
Teacher Friendly
The books work well in elementary classrooms, school music programs, private lessons, homeschool settings, and guided home study.
What Makes the Series Useful?
Students can begin with the flagship Recorder Fun Book, then branch into easy tunes, duets, seasonal music, classical melodies, and creative music activities as their skills grow.
Core Method
The Recorder Fun Book serves as the main teaching resource, guiding beginners through recorder fundamentals in a friendly, structured way.
Expanding Repertoire
The Big Song Book, Really Easy Recorder Tunes, classical themes, and patriotic songs give students many pieces to practice and perform.
Ensemble Skills
Easy duets and Christmas duets help young recorder players learn timing, listening, confidence, and the fun of playing together.
Recorder Books Included in the Series
Explore the recorder method books, song collections, duets, holiday books, and special themed titles in the Recorder Fun Book Series.
The Recorder Fun Book: for Young Students
$12.95The flagship recorder method and core resource of the series, designed to introduce beginners to recorder playing in a clear and enjoyable way.
Best Beginning Recorder Book for Kids
$12.95A supportive first recorder book for young beginners who need simple pacing, clear instruction, and an encouraging start.
The Recorder Fun Book's Big Song Book
$12.95A larger song collection that helps students expand their repertoire and keep playing after they learn the basics.
Easy Beginner Recorder Solos with Piano Accompaniment
$12.95Easy solos with piano accompaniment for students ready to add a polished performance element to their recorder playing.
Recorder Song and Coloring Fun Book
$12.95A creative title that combines recorder practice with coloring activities to help young students stay engaged.
Really Easy Recorder Tunes
$12.95Simple, catchy tunes that help beginners experience quick success and enjoy playing familiar-style melodies.
Book of Easy Duets for the Recorder
$12.95Easy duets that help young players develop ensemble skills, rhythm, timing, and confidence.
Christmas Duet Fun Book for Recorder
$12.95Holiday duets that give recorder students a festive way to perform together during the Christmas season.
The Politically Correct Book of Holiday Songs for Recorder
$12.95A diverse holiday collection that supports inclusivity and cultural awareness in classroom and home music settings.
Thirty Famous Patriotic Songs for Recorder
$12.95Well-known patriotic melodies arranged for recorder students, useful for school programs, assemblies, and seasonal performances.
Fifty Famous Classical Themes for Recorder
$14.95Timeless classical melodies arranged for young recorder players who are ready to explore music history and famous themes.
Try a Free Sample First
Free Music Fun Books samples help teachers, parents, and students preview the teaching style, notation, pacing, and student-friendly layout before choosing the complete books.
For Teachers
Preview materials before choosing a recorder book for classroom instruction, group lessons, or a school music program.
Download Free SamplesFor Parents & Students
See how Music Fun Books uses clear layouts, simple pacing, and engaging activities to make beginning recorder more successful.
Shop Recorder Books on AmazonStart Your Recorder Adventure
Whether you teach recorder in the classroom, work with private students, or help a child learn at home, the Recorder Fun Book Series provides a friendly, flexible path for young musicians.