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FREE Online Recorder Class for Beginners with Emily O'Brien (soprano/tenor recorder)
3/4/2021 - 3/25/2021

Event Description
ARS introduces our next Free Online Beginners' Course! If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, this is the course for you! Build a solid foundation for learning recorder through this 4-part beginners’ course for Soprano (Descant) or Tenor recorder starting on March 4, 2021. Professional recorder player and teacher Emily O'Brien will cover basics such as hand and finger position, tonguing, and tone, and instill good habits for continuing to learn on your own or with a teacher.
 
This course will use the following method book which provides excellent methodical exercises to learn fingerings, while providing simple tunes to satisfy the soul!
The Sweet Pipes Recorder Book: A method for adults and older beginners by Gerald Burakoff and William E. Hettrick.  Soprano, Book One.  SP2313.  If you purchase this book online but are concerned that you may not receive it in time for the first class, we can provide a "temporary" .pdf version of the book. Details will be provided in your confirmation email.

Dates:
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m. EST (6 p.m. CST, 5 p.m. MST, 4 p.m. PST)
Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m. EST (6 p.m. CST, 5 p.m. MST, 4 p.m. PST)
Thursday, March 18, 7 p.m. EDT (6 p.m. CDT, 5 p.m. MDT, 4 p.m. PDT)
Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m. EDT (6 p.m. CDT, 5 p.m. MDT, 4 p.m. PDT)
 
For this course, you will need the Sweet Pipes Recorder Book and your choice of soprano or tenor recorder. Consider purchasing these from one of our business partners, and please allow ample time for mail delivery!
 
Do you need to purchase a soprano or tenor recorder? Emily says, "I recommend that you purchase a tenor if you have larger hands, and a soprano if you have smaller hands.  Both sizes use C fingerings. I recommend buying a good plastic recorder, rather than a cheap wooden one. Yamaha makes very good plastic recorders."
 
The models linked below are recommended as quality instruments at modest prices. Please stick to a model number that starts with 3 or 4 (for example YRS-302BIII or YRS-402  for sopranos or YRT-304B for tenors)
 
Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England), Boston, MA: (617) 277-8690 https://www.vonhuene.com/
     Soprano Recorder https://www.vonhuene.com/p-114-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-soprano.aspx
     Tenor Recorder https://www.vonhuene.com/p-116-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-tenor.aspx
     Sweet Pipes Recorder Book https://www.vonhuene.com/p-3684-burakoff-gerald-hettrick-sweet-pipes-recorder-book-book-1-adults-and-older-beginners.aspx

Honeysuckle Music, St. Paul, MN (651) 644-8545 https://www.honeysucklemusic.com/
     Soprano Recorder https://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Soprano
     Tenor Recorder https://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Tenor
     Sweet Pipes Recorder Book https://www.honeysucklemusic.com/showf.php?item=5288

Lazar’s Early Music, Social Circle, GA: (770) 366-8596 https://www.lazarsearlymusic.com/