The Windsongs Series, Book 1 Windsongs B A G Tunes

Windsongs by Birthe Kulich and Joe Berarducci is a progressive method for soprano recorder - for individual or classroom instruction. This is the first in a sequential series of six books leading from the first steps in recorder playing to musical literacy and the threshold of consort playing. Each book in the series serves as a workbook as there are tasks and exercises for the children to complete.

Each book builds upon the last, adding the notes in a logical sequence. The series uses sol-fa syllables (mi re do in Book 1) and rhythm syllables (ta and ti ti in Book 1) and leads to reading staff notation. There are places for students to draw notes and other written activities. A combination of both English and French songs which draw on the rich heritage of Canadian folk songs are used.

For ages 6 to 12. 
Range of notes: B-A-G.

Contents:

• Practice Recorder
• Introduction
• Recorder Diagrams
• Care of Your Recorder
• First Steps in Playing
• Introducing mi, re, do
• First Try; Your Turn 
• Evening Song
• Repeat Sign; Directional notation using mi, re, do with Evening Song 
• Note Names B A G
• The Staff
• Sailing
• Finding LInes and Spaces
• Treble Clef (G clef)
• Writing B A G on the Staff
• Bonnie Bee; The Wind
• Time Pattern (2)
• Polka Hop
• Adding Bar Lines
• March
• Time Pattern (4)
• Hot Cross Buns
• Snow
• Allelu
• Rondin Picotin
• Hop Old Squirrel
• Supplementary Material: Long Legged Sailor; Come Come and Dance; Who's That Yonder?; Old Dog; Old Mister Mitch; The Clown; Taking Turns