Recorder Tuition for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass (F, bass clef), traditional or "Celtic/ folk" style (workshop).
From 35 £ /h
Playing the recorder isn't necessarily "child's play". The recorder is a serious "real" musical instrument like all the other members of the woodwind family.
The soprano recorder in C is the traditional starting point for children as it is just the right size for little fingers. That doesn't mean it's a "kids only" instrument. many 17C composers have written for the soprano recorder.
If you don't want to start with the small C instrument, there's the tenor as the "large" alternative. Because of its size, though, it may be too large for some hands. The alto recorder in F, the 18C favorite of many Baroque composers e.g. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, also called "flauto dolce"/the sweet recorder, is probably the best place for adults to start with. It's not "too small" nor "too big", offers loads of original literature, and is simply "dolce/sweet". The large F-instrument is the bass recorder. Many alto players play the bass as well but cannot read the bass clef, hence have to rely on others to transpose parts into the treble clef. I offer bass recorder playing and reading in bass clef.
Being passionate about Celtic music myself, I offer workshops explaining and practicing the differences between classical and Celtic playing for recorder players who want to venture into trad Irish or Celtic music.
The soprano recorder in C is the traditional starting point for children as it is just the right size for little fingers. That doesn't mean it's a "kids only" instrument. many 17C composers have written for the soprano recorder.
If you don't want to start with the small C instrument, there's the tenor as the "large" alternative. Because of its size, though, it may be too large for some hands. The alto recorder in F, the 18C favorite of many Baroque composers e.g. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, also called "flauto dolce"/the sweet recorder, is probably the best place for adults to start with. It's not "too small" nor "too big", offers loads of original literature, and is simply "dolce/sweet". The large F-instrument is the bass recorder. Many alto players play the bass as well but cannot read the bass clef, hence have to rely on others to transpose parts into the treble clef. I offer bass recorder playing and reading in bass clef.
Being passionate about Celtic music myself, I offer workshops explaining and practicing the differences between classical and Celtic playing for recorder players who want to venture into trad Irish or Celtic music.
Extra information
I offer a free 30 min first meeting to discuss the interests, needs, and expectations of students and discussing suitable methods. If a student has already got a tutor book/method, I'm happy to use it. In many cases, though, it may be better to start from scratch, especially online.
Location
Online from United Kingdom
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
The class is taught in
English
German
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
I offer German language revision, German for holidays, school, conversational German, etc., translations.
I have 35 years of experience in private tutoring in a variety of subjects.
In the first Zoom session in which we'll discuss the student's needs, expectations, and method/"how to".
If the student is already using one particular book/method, I'm more than happy to base the sessions on that book/method.
I have 35 years of experience in private tutoring in a variety of subjects.
In the first Zoom session in which we'll discuss the student's needs, expectations, and method/"how to".
If the student is already using one particular book/method, I'm more than happy to base the sessions on that book/method.
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