Wollitz is currently at work on a revised edition, that will hopefully be published within the next year. Most listings tend to start around $25 for a softcover, up to well over a hundred for a fine hardcover. With patience, I eventually lucked onto a good condition hardcover for $15. They all focus on the traditional Renaissance and Baroque music, with mention of modern works only in the classical genre.Īnother drawback is that the book's continued popularity has meant that used copies usually have an outrageous price.
I would also like to see discussion of applying the recorder to popular music of the twentieth century, but this is a personal beef I have with every recorder book. There have also been advances in recorder design and materials since 1982. While the list is still valid, it could be longer with more recent works added. Written in 1982, a few details have become dated, particularly the list of recommended works to play. This is THE book every recorder player should have, whether a novice just starting or an experienced player who wants to improve.
It is written in a relaxed, friendly style very easy to follow and understand.
He also gives complete recommendations on selecting and caring for a new recorder. Ken covers the instrument's history and traditional repertoire every aspect of technique, note by note breath control and articulation problems and makes a thorough study of performance considerations and practice habits. This is the best book yet written on the recorder.
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