Sweet Pipes Recorder Music

The Big Easy by Bradley L Bonner. First time player's introduction to the B A G E D and F# notes on soprano recorder. With 18 CD accompaniment tracks. Printed music photocopiable.

SP 2376 (music & CD).......£11.95

The Sweet Pipes Recorder Series

Recorder Time, Book 1 by Gerald and Sonia Burakoff. Step-by-step soprano method book for young beginners with musical and technical suggestions for teacher & student..Note sequence B A G C' D F sharp D 32 pages

SP 2308...........£3.20 With CD: SP 2308CD.......£10.30

Recorder Time, Book 2 by Gerald and Sonya Burakoff. Intermediate soprano method for group or individual instruction. contains appealing musical examples, exercises, diagrams, and fingering chart. Musical and technical suggestions included. No lyrics. Excellent for use after any beginning recorder method. 32 pages.

SP 2321..........£5.00

Hands On Recorder by Gerald and Sonya Burakoff. Completely sequenced soprano method book for 3rd/4th grade. Pentatonic note sequence B A G E D C' D' F#, representing many cultures and styles.

SP 2358...........£3.50

Hands On Recorder CD by Alan Arnold SP 2358CD......£10.30

Duet Time, Book 1 arr. by Sonya Burakoff. Ten delightful and easy arrangements for two soprano recorders, with optional percussion parts. An excellent introduction to ensemble playing. Can be used alone or in combination with "Recorder Time, Book 1" SP 2309..........£2.60 

Duet Time, Book 2. arr. by Sonya Burakoff. Charming intermediate soprano duets with optional percussion. Parts of equal difficulty and interest. Can be used alone or in combination with "Recorder Time, Book 2" SP 2322..........£2.60

Sweet Pipes Recorder Book, Book 1(Sop)or(Alto) by Gerald Burakoff & William E. Hettrick. Alto method for adults and older beginners in individual or group instruction. Twelve study units including exercises, folk songs, and music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque. Extensive recorder information. Recommended for players who are familiar with the fundamentals of notation. 48 pages.

SP 2313............£5.20 Soprano / SP 2318.............£4.40 Alto

Sweet Pipes Recorder Book, Book 2 for Alto by Gerald Burakoff, William E. Hettrick & Paul Clark. Alto method for adults and older beginners in individual or group instruction. Book 2 expands the alto recorder's range of diatonic, chromatic, and enharmonic notes up to the highest G#/Ab, while also covering slurred and staccato articulations, multiple tonguing, trills, and alternate fingerings for 4 much-used notes. Presents a musical repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, as well as from traditional folk music of a number of cultures. Major categories are hymns and chorales, dances, songs, and excerpts from larger instrumental works.

SP 2367...........£8.00

Renaissance Time arr. G. Burakoff & W. Strickland. Ten effective duet settings of music from Renaissance. Scored for a variety of duet combinations. SS, SA, SS/A. Intermediate level.. SP2323..........£2.60

Baroque Time by Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickland. Duet settings of music of the Baroque period in combinations of SS, SA, SS/A. Ten selections of music by Handel, Telemann, Bach, Purcell, Scarlatti, and others. Excellent introduction to this musical period. Intermediate level. SP 2334..........£2.60 

Recorder & More by Beth Crook & Gerald Burakoff. Fifteen lessons designed for the elementary general music class, including an introduction to recorder playing in combination with experiences in singing, dancing, playing percussion instruments and autoharp. Contains appealing and suitable songs for young students. The recorder is used as an integral part of the total music program. Excellent for use individually or with beginning recorder methods or a textbook series SP 2342..........£2.60

Playing Alto Recorder by Gerald Burakoff & Sonya Burakoff . A basic alto recorder method for group or individual instruction suitable for beginners of all ages (including adults) with no previous musical experience. Also appropriate for college classes where recorder instruction is included. Contains dexterity exercises, technical suggestions, fingering diagrams, and fingering chart. No lyrics included. Fifty musical selections cover a wide variety of styles and periods. 32 pages. SP2351..........£8.00

Playing Soprano Recorder by Gerald Burakoff & Sonya Burakoff. A basic soprano recorder method for group or individual instruction suitable for beginners of all ages (including adults) with no previous musical experience. Also appropriate for college classes where recorder instruction is included. Contains dexterity exercises, technical suggestions, fingering diagrams, and fingering chart. No lyrics included. Fifty musical selections cover a wide variety of styles and periods. 32 pages. SP2355..........£3.20 

Around The World In 30 Tunes selected and edited by Sonya Burakoff, illustrations by John Mahlmann. A musical journey around the world as you visit 21 countries via 30 tunes. All selections are suitable for beginning to intermediate players, and chord symbols have been included for guitar or other chordal instruments. The combination of music and art will delight the eye and ear of recorder players on this song-filled voyage. For soprano recorder. SP2360.....£4.40

Big Ben by Paul Clark. Eight easy pentatonic pieces for soprano recorder and piano. An original composition by one of England's leading recorder educators. The soprano recorder part uses six notes of the pentatonic scale from d to d'. Piano score and recorder part.

SP2302(complete)..........£3.20 SP2302A(recorder part only)..........£1.20

Easy Does It! by Norman Ward. Seven easy graded pieces for the young beginning recorder student. The soprano recorder part contains eight notes from d to d', and has very simple rhythmic patterns. Piano score and recorder part.

SP2330(complete)..........£3.20 SP2330A(recorder part only)..........£1.20 

Adventures in Style by Alan Arnold.Ten easy add-a- note pieces for first year soprano recorder players.Starting with B A G, each seaction adds one new note at a time, ending with the notesd to d'. The pieces have simple rhythms, and offer styles from Baroque to blues.Piano score and recorder part.

SP 2361 (complete)...................£3.20 SP 2361A (recorder part only)..........£1.20

Playing Favourites arr. Paul Clark. Ten famous tunes by ten renowned composers, from Jeremiah Clarke to Edward Elgar. All sorts of feelings arise from this music.Paul Clark's delightful and skillful arrangements for soprano and alto recorders will bring pleasure to performer and listener.. SA recorders and piano.

SP 2363 (complete).....£4.00 SP 2363A (recorder part only).....£1.60

Recorders and Rhythm arr. Sonya Burakoff and Robert Amchin. Ten easy duet arrangements for soprano recorders and unpitched percussion. The recorder parts are of equal difficulty and interest.An excellent introduction to ensemble playing. SP 2362...£4.00

Round And Round arr. by Herbert Rothgarber. A collection of familiar rounds which can be performed in a variety of ways. Scored for soprano recorders, voices, and Orff instruments. An excellent introduction to part playing and singing. Recommended for the elementary recorder player. SP2301..........£2.40

Ten Songs And Dances arr. by Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickland. Tastefully arranged for soprano and alto recorders. Contains a variety of songs and dances. Easy to intermediate difficulty. A good introduction to ensemble playing. Very interesting alto part SP2303..........£2.40

Music Of Three Centuries arr. by Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickland. Challenging duet arrangements of music from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Scored for soprano and alto recorders. Both parts of equal interest and difficulty. Recommended for the intermediate recorder player. SP2304..........£4.00

Musicke From Olde England arr. by Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickland. Delightful settings of ten famous ballads and dance tunes from Jacobean, Restoration, Elizabethan, and Shakespearean England. Duets scored for soprano and alto recorders, with optional tenor recorder. Soprano and alto parts of equal interest and difficulty; tenor of minimum difficulty. For the intermediate recorder player. SP2316.........£2.40

American Pentatonic arr. by David Eddleman. Six familiar folk songs from our musical heritage, in appealing, easy arrangements for two soprano recorders and piano, with optional voice, tuned and untuned percussion instruments. Recommended for elementary recorder players. An excellent supplement to the recorder program. Piano score and recorder part.

SP2331(complete)..........£3.80 SP2331A(recorder part only)..........£1.40

The Christmas Album arr. Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickland. An instrumental collection of eleven favorite and traditional carols for the lower intermediate level recorder player. Scored for a variety of due combinations, with parts of equal difficulty and interest. SS, SA, SS/A. No lyrics. Suitable for use at home, school, and church. SP2335..........£2.40

Notes Afloat by Paul Clark. Six easy elementary level pieces for two soprano recorders and piano. Bothrecorder parts use the notes from d to d', and are of equal interest and difficulty. Another musical gem from Paul Clark to delight performers and audience alike. An excellent first experience in two-part playing. Piano score and recorder part.

SP2336(complete)..........£3.20 SP2336A(recorder part only)..........£1.40

Border Crossings arr. by David Eddleman. Easy and musically delightful arrangements of folk music from around the world, scored for two soprano recorders and piano, with optional voice, alto recorder, and percussion. The pieces have been selected for their appeal to young players, as well as for ease of execution. English and foreign lyrics included. Piano score and recorder part

SP2338(complete)..........£3.80 SP2338A(recorder part only)..........£1.40

Songs of Praise arr. by David S. Walker. Melodies from the chorale, hymn, and folk literature arranged for two soprano recorders with optional accompaniment. These simple but effective arrangements can be played by recorders alone or with keyboard. Suggestions for mallet instruments are provided when appropriate. SP2339..........£3.50

Melodies From The Far East arr. by Marilyn C. Davidson. Nine favourite melodies arranged for unison and two soprano recorders, optional voice, Orff and other small percussion instrument accompaniments. Especially suitable for classroom study, having been selected for sequential development of note-playing skills - beginning with BAG, and ending with songs in the diatonic scale. Most second parts can be played by students not yet able to play entire melodies. Songs from China, Japan, Korea, Laos, and Taiwan. English and foreign lyrics included. SP2340..........£3.20

Hanukah Holiday arr. by Sonya Burakoff. An instrumental collection of six traditional Hanukah songs. Appealing arrangements scored for two soprano recorders and optional small percussion instruments. Parts are of equal difficulty. No lyrics included. Suitable for use in home, school, and program situations. SP2343..........£2.20

Alto For Two arr. by Sonya Burakoff. Twenty easy-to-intermediate alto recorder duets with optional percussion parts. Effectively arranged and introduced sequentially. An excellent introduction to alto ensemble playing, with parts of equal difficulty and interest. Can be used successfully alone or in combination with alto method books. SP2345..........£3.20

Equally Easy arr. by Sonya Burakoff. Ten easy duet arrangements for soprano and alto recorders. Parts of equal interest and difficulty for the player. The skillful and tasteful arrangements make this collection a "must" as an introduction to SA ensemble playing. SP2347..........£3.95

Medieval To Modern Musical Cameos arr. by Roger Buckton. Twelve charming and varied duets for soprano and alto recorders, which include examples of major stylistic music periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. The parts are of equal interest, and range in difficulty from easy at the beginning, to more challenging pieces toward the end of the collection. Comments about interpretation and points of historical interest are provided for each piece. SP2353..........£2.40

Canciones de las Tierras Espanolas, arr. Eddleman, 2 SS, opt A, guitar and opt percussion. Seven songs from the Spanish Heritage. This collection features seven well-known folk songs from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Designed for intermediate players who have mastered some chromatics beyond F# and A#, including Eb (D#), and a brief G#. SP 2384 ........£3.95

Folk Songs from a World Apart arr. Marilyn Copeland Davidson, 2-3 SS/S and Orff percussion. 8 beautiful folk melodies arranged for beginning and intermediate soprano recorders. Most arrangements include a very easy Soprano Recorder 2 part that can be played by beginners.   SP 2393 ......... £3.95

Sounds n Beats by Chris Judah-Lauder, 2 SS & hand-drum. SP 2394 ........ £7.15

Folk Tunes from the Hispanic Tradition arr. Virginia Nylander Ebinger (1 S to 3 SSS)                 SP 2399......... £3.60

Seeds of Discovery by Robert Amchin for 2 SA and percussion. SP 2403.......£7.15

Seeds of World Discovery by Robert Amchin for 2 SA and percussion.  Introduces world music to beginning alto players and accomplished descant and Orff ensembles.           SP 2406........ £7.15

Country Swing with CD by Ken Harris. Four great arrangements with a country sound and swing style. Includes Director's score, two soprano recorder parts and CD accompaniment. SS SP 2374..........£14.35; £15.95 for pack of 10 sets rec pts

Swingin' Recorders with CD by Ken Harris. Swing, Walz, Latin & Rock jazz-style for two soprano recorders. SP 2371 (score, parts & CD).....£14.35; £15.95 for pack 10 sets rec parts.

Ram Sam Jam with CD by Bradley L. Bonner. Poly-rhythm, Blues, Mariachi and Jazz style for two soprano recorders. SP 2370 (score, parts & CD).....£14.35; £15.95 for pack 10 sets rec parts.

Plymouth Rock! with CD by Alan Arnold. Groovy duet for Thanksgiving. SP 2368 (score & CD).....£11.95; £15.95 pack 10 sets rec parts.

Piper's Fancy arr. by Gerald Burakoff & Willy Strickland. Ten delightful arrangements for favorite English country dance tunes, which can be performed as pieces in their own right or as accompaniments for dancing. Performance suggestions included. SAT recorders. Intermediate Level. SP2327..........£2.40

Trios International arr. by Paul Clark. Ten interesting and unusual folk tune treasures from around the world. Arranged skillfully and tastefully for soprano, alto, and tenor recorders. All parts are of equal interest and are of intermediate difficulty. A delightful addition to the trio literature. SP2344..........£3.20

Irish Airs And Dances arr. by David Harrington. Ten traditional Irish melodies-refreshing, lively and playful, written in authentic folk modes. Includes a brief history of Irish music and an interesting, informative annotation for each melody. Arranged for soprano, alto, and tenor recorders. Melodies are in the soprano part and can be played solo (chords are provided for accompaniment). All parts are of equal interest. Includes favorites such as "A Londonderry Air," "Whisky In The Jar," and "Drowsy Maggie." Intermediate level. SP2346..........£2.40

A Gaelic Suite arr. by Willy Strickland. For soprano, alto, and tenor recorders. A very colorful and exciting composition which beautifully captures the Scots Gaelic mood and flavor in three distinct movements. All parts are equally interesting and of equal difficulty. Very suitable for upper intermediate consorts. SP2349..........£3.20

Bach For Three Recorders arr. by Maurice C. Whitney. The collection includes effective arrangements of eightwell-known examples of Bach's extensive output from the harpsichord suites, cantatas, oratorios, chorales, and other instrumental pieces. The trio (SAT) settings are of intermediate difficulty, and can be enjoyed by players of all levels of proficiency. In the case of Bach's music, familiarity breeds only delight and admiration! SP2356..........£3.95

Masterwork Themes for 3 Soprano Recorders with CD arr. Bradley L. Bonner. SSS. Surprise Symphony Theme, Variations on a Beethoven Theme, 1812 Overture, William Tell Overture.   SP 2369 (score, parts, CD)..... £14.35; SP 2369S (set/ parts) £2.00; SP69P (10 sets/parts) £15.95

Thirteen Melodies From Schmelli's Song Book by J.S. Bach. In 1976 the Leipzig publishing firm of Breitkopf brought out the Musicalisches Gesang-Buch of Georg Christian Schemelli, containing hymn melodies harmonized (in figured-bass form) by Johann Sebastian Bach. Thirteen of these are now available in masterful arrangements for recorder quartet, SATB, by Paul Clark, the noted English recorder specialist. Intermediate level. SP2329..........£3.20

Seventeen Old Favorite Hymns arr. by William E. Hettrick. Many of the best loved Protestant hymn melodies were written by British and American composers of the Victorian Era. Musically rewarding but not technically demanding-equally suitable for church services, concert performances, and informal gatherings.SATB. SP2337..........£3.20

Happy Birthday Variations arr. by Paul Clark. Paul Clark's "Happy Birthday Variations" consist of the famous theme with six charming and whimsical variations. Scored for recorder quartet, SATB, it is for intermediate level recorder ensembles. Ideal for a friend or groups. Another "must" for your recorder repertoire. SP2341..........£2.40

Joyful Tidings arr. by William E. Hettrick. The exultation of angels, the silence of Bethlehem, the delights of wassail - these are some of the happy scenes called into mind in the wonderful sacred and secular songs associated with the festival of Christmas. Here are seventeen of the lovliest carols in new arrangements for recorder quartet (SATB) with plenty of interest in the lower parts. SP2348..........£5.60

Sweet Land Of Liberty arranged by William E. Hettrick. Here is a new collection of well-known American songs in imaginative arrangements for recorder quartet (SATB) fit for any performance or patriotic occasion. Included are traditional tunes, national hymns, official marches of the U.S. armed forces, and old favorites by George M. Cohan. SP2359..........£3.20

The Isle of Gentle Airs arranged by William E. Hettrick. Traditional tunes of Scotland, England Wales, newly arranged for SATB. SP 2375..........£4.75

Airs of the Emerald Isle arr. by William E. Hettrick. Traditional tunes of Ireland for SATB. SP 2378..........£4.75

Songs We Once Danced To (Senior Prom) arranged by William E. Hettrick. Six popular songs of the 1920s & 30s: I'm in the Mood for Love, Deep Purple, As Time goes By, I'll Get By, I'll See You in My Dreams, Good Night Sweetheart - for SATB. SP 2375..........£5.60

Sing! Play! Move! by Beth Crook & David S. Walker. Six appealing songs and dances from around the world arranged for recorders, autoharp, guitar, and percussion by David Walker. Dance directions by Beth Crook. Song texts included. Written for beginning and intermediate players. Suited for classroom and program situations. SP2317..........£2.40

Moon River - music by Henry Mancini words by Johnny Mercer. Holly Golightly is here again, with David Eddleman's arrangement of this well-known song from the Paramount picture "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Scored for recorder trio (SSA/T) and keyboard. Optional voice and guitar parts provide a choice of settings for this charming selection.

SP2350 (complete)..........£3.80; SP2350A (set of recorder parts)..........£1.40

Over The Rainbow - music by Harold Arlen, words by E.Y. Harburg. Take a trip to the land of Oz with Dorothy, using David Eddleman's full sounding and playable arrangement of the timeless classic. The lovely song from the MGM musical, "The Wizard of Oz," is arranged for recorder trio (SSA/T) and keyboard, optional voice and guitar, offering a variety of performance choices.

SP2352 (complete)..........£3.80; SP2352A (set of recorder parts)..........£1.40

Singin' In The Rain - music by Herb Nacio Brown, words by Arthur Freed. David Eddleman celebrates one of the great film musicals of all time in this delightful and playable arrangement. Scored for recorder trio (SSA/T) and keyboard, with optional voice and guitar. LIGHTS! RAIN! ACTION, MR. KELLY! No one will say "Rain, rain, go away" to this one!

SP2357 (complete)..........£3.80; SP2357A (set of recorder parts)..........£1.40

Lift Your Voices by Gwendolyn Skeens. An inspiring collection of three easy concert pieces - "Lift Your Voice," "Song of Brotherhood," and "I Hear Music." Scored for soprano recorder and voice, with piano accompaniment. These festive songs are impressive, yet simple, and are appropriate for any occasion. Perfect for performances combining singers and players.

SP2354 (complete)..........£3.80; SP2354A(voice and recorder part)..........£1.40

Partners in Harmony by Gwendolyn Skeens. 26 well-known spirituals, rounds and traditional folk songs for recorders and voices.

SP 2377T (recorder, vocal and pno) .....£4.75; SP 2377S (voice & recorder part)...... £2.40

Critical editions of early music for performance and study. General Editor, William E. Hettrick

Partita II by Georg Philipp Telemann. One of six partitas for solo instrument and basso continuo by the famous 18th-century composer. Historical commentary and full keyboard realisation of the original figured bass by Jane S. Hettrick. Optional solo embellishments by Kenneth Wollitz. Score and solo part. S/T & keyboard. SP 2314..........£7.50

Four Trios by Valerio Buona. Interesting pieces in canzona style, technically not difficult but musically rewarding. Performance score. SS & T recorders. SP 2320.........£2.95

Four Carmina by Pierre de la Rue, Paul Hofhaimer, Heinrich Isaac and an anonymous composer. Four of the best instrumental pieces from the early 16th century. Pefromance score. SATB SP 23240.........£2.95

Five Duets by Jacob van Eyck. An international repertory of tunes in two-part arrangements by a famous mid-17th century composer of recorder music. Performance score. SS or TT SP 2325.........£2.95

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