Mel Bay You Can Teach Yourself Recorder Book/CD/DVD Package (You Can Teach Yourself) [Paperback]

Juan Serrano (Author), William Bay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2000

A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age. Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of music of all styles. Includes melodic studies and pieces. The companion CD is in stereo play-along format. DVD included.

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About the Author

William Bay is president of Mel Bay Publications, Inc. He is an accomplished guitarist and trumpet player and has performed on both instruments in a wide variety of professional settings. He is experienced as a performer and composer of music ranging from jazz and rock to the classics and sacred. He received his bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his master's from the University of Missouri. Bill has received international acclaim for his innovative teaching methods, and he has authored over 200 books with sales in the millions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (September 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078665970X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786659708
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #964,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just my two cents, March 31, 2007

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Charles G. Mc Eachern (Warren, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mel Bay You Can Teach Yourself Recorder Book/CD/DVD Package (You Can Teach Yourself) (Paperback)

I bought this along with a Soprano recorder. The CD and Video are a valuable addition to a so-so book. They still do not aid you with breathing techniques or when to apply grease to your recorder. Having a teacher or an experienced player to guide you is a must.

2.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointment, January 8, 2011

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F. Carlsen "Silver Smith" (Belmont, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mel Bay You Can Teach Yourself Recorder Book/CD/DVD Package (You Can Teach Yourself) (Paperback)

Okay, this is a good series and this particular book does not belong among the rest of the Teach Yourself. First, it will teach you how to play the scale notes, sharps, flats and so on. However after about 20 pages you get the idea the tunes included in the book are not anything you'd seriously want to play. Most are at least a hundred years or so old, under unrecognizable titles, and just plain silly. If they want to charge so much for this set, then update the music to things more current and some actual classical pieces.

As for the CD and DVD, well, they're okay. The DVD is just great if all you want to do is watch a guy play the recorder. It's boring and is not very instructive.

This purchase is, in my opinion, a waste of money.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book to Buy First to Teach Yourself the Recorder, October 28, 2009

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Mr. Z "Mr.Z" (Hudson Valley, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mel Bay You Can Teach Yourself Recorder Book/CD/DVD Package (You Can Teach Yourself) (Paperback)

I love this book! Not only did I re-learn the recorder very quickly thanks to the combination of intuitive music selections and a CD of most of those selections played by a master musician, but the DVD allowed me to see the kind of posture, mouth and fingering positions that are required for consistent results.