With their method Recorder Playing Irmhild Beutler and Sylvia C. Rosin put the play back in
playing! The underlying concept of this new recorder method is a pedagogically cogent
compelling system suited for children. It provides a lively motivating method of teaching
individuals or groups and treats the recorder as a serious instrument in its own right. Next
to songs with German texts Book 2 offers more pieces from international folklore. Accordingly
the history of the recorder is geographically broadened. Arrangements of classical and romantic
pieces along with technical exercises (flute fitness training) have been added. An
introduction to variation techniques (embellishments ornaments) on the basis of simple song
and dance tunes has been provided as well as improvisation and contemporary performance
techniques. Ensemble music-making with and without the piano remains an important element of
the underlying concept. The pieces for recorder ensemble are also notated in score form. A
compelling didactic elucidation of the concept is provided in the teacher's commentary in Book
2 as well. Awarded the German Music Edition Prize 2006
