Magic Tones 2

A fun new way to learn the descant recorder

This second volume of the descant (soprano) recorder tutor “Magic Tones” sees the range of notes extended up to g’’, the first chromatic (altered) notes (f sharp, b flat and c sharp) introduced and a closer look taken at music theory. In addition to the range of notes being extended and fresh musical objectives presented, a large selection of traditional and new songs and pieces are provided so that the children can practise and repeat what they have learnt until they have mastered it. The CDs included provide additional material for this book. The audio CD contains the songs in a sung and instrumental version for the most part, with different ensembles and in a variety of styles. The children can listen to them but they can also sing, play, drum and dance to them or simply look at the particular pages in the book. The playalong CD contains a version without singing. The children can play along to the melody, however, which can be heard in the background for orientation purposes.