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Recorder Method Books
Soprano Reorder in the Music Classroom: A Comparative Analysis of Recorder Method Books for
the Beginning Recorder StudentDanielle C. Economy
Introduction
The Soprano RecorderThe soprano recorder is great to use because…
generally inexpensive
easily transportable
“easy” to play (sort of…)
traditional
Why RECORDER?
Students may use Orff, Boomwhackers, and other UPP in the classroom – why recorder?
1)Absolute note names
2)Play an instrument (students don’t consider Orff instrumentarium to be instruments)
3)Practice reading standard notation
4)Introduction of unknown rhythms
5)Preparation for band…?
How recorder is taught in a general
music setting• 3-5th grades
• rote, improvisation?
• method book?
• Combination?
Recorder Method Books
• Variety of recorder method books available
• Some are modeled after the beginning recorder books or a methodology
• Options?
• Personal experience
Purpose of studyNeed of study
The purpose of this study is to provide a content analysis of beginning recorder books.
Need for study: resource for teachers
Questions explored…
• Do beginning recorder books introduce rhythms and notes in the same sequence?
• Do all beginning recorder books use the same range and variety of literature?
• What types of notation do beginning recorder books use?
Limitations
• Though there are many beginning recorder books, this analysis focuses on just these recorder books. Any conclusions drawn from this study (e.g. rhythm sequences used) only refers to the books analyzed for this study.
Related Literature
Related Literature
• Hash (2011)
• Byo (1980)
• Hawkins (2007)
• Sheldon, Reese, and Grashel (1999)
Methodology
Methodology
• This study is a content analysis of the following recorder books:1) Essential Elements Book 1: Recorder2) Do it! Play Recorder Volume 1 by James Froseth3) Complete Recorder Book by Denise Gagne 4) My Recorder Book by Sandy Feldstein 5) Recorder Excellence (Standard of Excellence)6) Recorder Express by Artie Almeida
Data Collection and Analysis
1) Analysis of rhythm sequences and note sequences
2) Aesthetic qualities/other content areas
3) Rate in which new concepts are introduced
4) Range and variety of material
5) Supplemental resources
1) Analysis of rhythm sequences and note
sequencesNotes (measure number) Rhythm sequence (measure number)
B (m. 1) quarter note (m. 1)eighth notes (m. 1)quarter rest (m. 5)
A (m. 6) half note (m. 6)half rest (m. 14)
G (m. 15) whole note (m. 17)whole rest (m. 19)
E, (m. 27) Split eigths (m. 26)
D, (m. 39) Tie (m. 40)
C’ (m. 55)D’ (m. 55)
none
Example Book 1
2) Aesthetic qualities/ Other content areas(sampl
e)Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 Book 6
# of pages 30
# of measures 353
Clarity of pages
GOOD
Fingering chart
NO
Explanation of new material: notes
YES
Explanation of new material: rhythms
NO
Explanation of new material: other concepts
NO
Counting System
NUMBER SYSTEM
Glossary of Terms
NO
Instrument care
NO
Reproducible NO
Teacher Manual
YES
3) Rate in which new concepts are introduced
Narrative description for each book
4) Range and Variety of Material
• Folk Songs (American)
• Folk Songs (multi-cultural)
• Holiday
• Original composition
• Other (popular)
5) Supplemental Resources
SAMPLE Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5 Book 6
Orff Arrangements
SOME
CD accompaniment
YES
Piano accompaniment
YES
Powerpoints NO
Interactive White Board Features
NO
Video/DVD features
NO
Online resources NO
Questions?