Nine-Note Recorder Method Overview

NOTE: Due to cost increase, this book is no longer self-standing.
It is traditional side binding, opening in the standard way.
Use a music stand or make a free tabletop easel.
All versions of the method books, beginner and intermediate,
come with a free exercise booklet.

Orff Schulwerk friendly recorder method, elementary music curriculum — Table of Contents 2018 edition

Return to Nine-Note Recorder Method 2018 to place your order.
Hear every song in this method.
See Teacher Lesson Plan Manual. Read about Frequently Asked Questions.

elementary music education recorder music — Sample page from Part 3

"This is certainly the most student-friendly recorder tutor I have come across... An excellent resource for classroom teachers... Definitely recommended." ~Geoffrey Allen, American Recorder Society review

"The most outstanding feature...is the repertoire...full of a variety of engaging tunes that children will enjoy...provides ensemble playing, frequently lacking in other methods."
~Dr. Susan Bruenger, University of Texas

"Students tell me that they are well ahead of some other kids in middle school when it comes to reading music. The Nine-Note Recorder Method really helped them with their music reading skills." ~Christine O'Neill, VA

"The students are thrilled with their recorder music books! They are taking their recorders home excitedly to practice.... Thank you so much for the way you've so thoughtfully put together your book!" ~Lisa Fenderson, CA

"I am extremely impressed. The teaching techniques, songs, and publication format are very good." ~Dr. Baldridge, music professor

"...how wonderful it is to have something to use with my kids that makes sense and doesn't throw so much stuff at them all at once. After three failed attempts to teach recorder to my sons, I have finally found something that works."
~Debra Brinkman

All method books come with a free exercise booklet. Here is one customer's comments:

"The exercises are awesome. I broke through a learning block with them. Thanks to the use of the included additional exercises for alto recorder, my finger dexterity has greatly improved, and much of what I call “stuttering” has gone away on my left hand. I have a tendency to speed through the several pieces in the method book (I already know how to pay this note...).The exercises are important because they help me to discover and eliminate my hubris, and the flaws or lessons, as I like to call them. This new-found knowledge improves my experience when I successively review the method book. So for me the exercises and the method book are integral. They help me get to the next level."

Brian F, NY