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Recorder Music. Recorder Musicarranged by Love. Schubertsince August 2. Unless indicated otherwise, bass part is written for an ordinary F- bass. So it sounds an ocatave higher than the F- clef. Missa Papae Marchelli.
Kyrie. MIDIRecorder: SAAT(A)BBGloria in excelsis Deo. MIDIRecorder: SAAT(A)BBCredo in unum Deum (part 1)MIDIRecorder: SAAT(A)BBpart 2. MIDIRecorder: SAT(A)Bpart 3. MIDIRecorder: SAAT(A)BBSanctus. MIDIRecorder: SAAT(A)BBBenedictus. MIDIRecorder: SAT(A)TAgnus Dei IMIDIRecorder: SAAT(A)BBAgnus Dei IIMIDIRecorder: SSAAT(A)BBAll at level 1- 2. Palestrina's most famous work.
Mostly polyphonic and beautiful. Duple and triple time alternate in some; notation is omitted. Relatively easy, but should be played as if sung by a choir. Whole music will take more than 3. Motet a 4 Voci Super Flumina.
Recorder: SATBSkill: 1. Ave Maria. MIDIRecorder: AATBSkill: 1. Italian composer who composed one of the first operas. His melody is so beautiful.
Alto 1 plays at the high register. Otherwise, the music is very easy to play.
Three parts upon a ground. Alto 1. Alto 2. Alto 3. Bass. MIDIRecorder: AAABSkill: 3.
The rhythm changes constantly, which makes it such fun to play this tune. When the rhythm changes, keep the speed constant.
Chaconne. Recorder: AA(T, optional)BSkill: 1 (3 for Tenor)Also known as . This is meant to be played by soprano recorder; tenor recorder may also play this, but 2 tenors may be better to make the melody stand out. Aria (duet)Alto 1. Alto. 2Alto 3. Bass. MIDIRecorder: AAABSkill: 2- 3. Duet of soprano and bass accompanied by oboe.
I have long been affected with this melody (the major reason I bought an oboe- -gave up soon). The beautiful oboe obbligato is played by Alto 1 (this one is a little hard). Alto 2 and 3 play the duet of soprano and bass (these are relatively easy). Bass is basso continuo. This part may sound better with contrabass recorder; in this case alto 3 may be played by an ordinary bass recorder which resembles original setting. Sonatina. MIDIRecorder: AAGBCBSkill: 2. One of few music by Bach for the recorder.
Many of them are found in Cantatas. This one is one of the most famous and beautiful.
Somehow this melody is so attractive. GB part may be played by the bass. Choral. Recorder: ATA(Sn)BSkill: 2- 3. One of the most popular of Bach's secular cantatas. This one is used as the theme music for NHK's morning baroque program.
Alto and Tenor play the original duet of 2 altos. Alto 2 plays the choral melody; this part can also be played by sopranino.
Players who have no difficulty in playing the 3rd octave notes, please challenge the following version in the original B flat tonality. You need a fairly good recorder to play these notes lightly with nice rhythm. Choral Joy of Man's Desiring. Inpa 5 0 2 Ncs Expert Coding here.
Alto 1. Soprano. Alto 2. Tenor. Bass. MIDIRecorder: ASATBSkill: 2. From the famous cantata, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben . Characteristic triplets are played by alto 1 which is a little hard to play. Dotted notes should be played to synchronize with the triplets by the alto 1. Aria Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen.
Soprano. Alto. Tenor. Bass. MIDIRecorder: SAT(A)BSkill: 2- 3. I like this melody (played by oboe) very much. The solo sung by tenor is played by tenor recorder, or it could be played by alto which is a little easier. Those phrases played by 4 parts are sung by the choir; other phrases are played by solo instruments and orchestra. Aria Blute nur, du liebes Herz.
MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 2. A beautiful aria sung by soprano. The accompaniment has a characteristic nice rhythm. Prelude#4. MIDIRecorder: SABSkill: 2. Originally in C sharp minor.
Melancholic siciliana. First Movement. Recorder: ATBSkill: 3. Triosonata for organ. Tenor part is a little difficult to play but manageable because it is played very slowly.
Contrabass will be best for the bass part. Sonata for two alto recorders and basso continuo.
Allegro. MIDIGrave. MIDIAllegro. MIDIRecorders: AABSkill: 2. Handel composed this sonata while he was in Italy. To play the third movement fast may raise the skill level above 2.
I like the slow movement. Opera Xerxes. Largo. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 1. The most popular among Handel's vocal work. The melody is so sweet. Accompanying parts should be played softly. Hapsichord Suite VAllemande.
MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 3. A beautiful tune from the harpsichord suite. I like this one when played softly and quietly. Bass part has one terrible passage; quite a challenge to your skill. Air. Soprano. Alto. Tenor. Bass. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 3.
I like this well known lively aria. It's fun to play this one although triplets are a little hard to play. String Quartet 'Emperor'. Second Movement. Alto. Tenor. Bass 1. Bass 2. MIDIRecorder: ATBBSkill: 2 (Alto in Var.
Tha National anthem of the former Austria. Each part plays the well- known melody once. Not very hard for intermediate level players.
The second movement of Piano Trio in G major. MIDIThis MIDI just does not sound right. Recorder: SATBSkill: 2. The slow movement of a popular piano trio in G.
The original E major was transposed to F major. Quartetparts. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 2. An Italian composer.
His menuet is quite popular and we hear transcriptions for the recorder group. This quartet is transcribed from the second movement of one of his guitar quintets.
Ornamentations can be omitted. Quartet. First Movement. Alto 1. Alto 2. Tenor. Bass. MIDISecond Movement. Alto 1. Alto 2. Tenor. Bass. MIDIRecorder: AATBSkill: 2.
Son of Johan Stamitz who was a leading member of Manheim musicians. It sounds like Mozart, doesn't it?
Playing is relatively easy. At the end of the second movement, go back to the beginning of the movement and. Fine, play the coda. Quartet in C Alto 1 Alto 2 Tenor Bass MIDIRecorder: AATBSkill: 2. Originally a quintet for glassharmonica, flute, oboe, viola and cello K6. The rondo part of the original quintet is arranged for recorder quartet. This music is rarely played but is romantic and full of fantasy.
This piece is relatively easy to play and nice to hear. Mozart may not like it; please compose your own, it's fun. Ave verum corpus. MIDIRecorder: AATBSkill: 1. A very famous masterpiece of chorus music. Looks very simple but this one is in fact difficult to make it sound right. Coronation Mass. Agnus Dei.
Soprano. Alto. Tenor. Bass. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 2. One of the best of Mozart's church music. The loveliest of aria sung by soprano followed by lively chorus. The sweet melody is first played by the alto who should play the high F as softly as possible. At the end of the music, bass plays the most difficult part (may be at a skill level of 3) which may require some practicing. Strauss I 1. 80. 4- 1.
Radetzky March. Parts. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 2. Played as the last piece of encore at the Wiener Philharmonic's New Year concert. Everybody in the audience knows the music and will be clapping their hands when you play it. Reve angelique. MIDIRecorder: AABSkill: 1.
A Russian composer who was friends with Listz and Chopin. Bass plays an attractive melody accompanied by 2 altos. Sonatina. Parts. MIDIRecorder: AATBSkill: 4.
Walzerparts. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 4. A Tchaikovsky's beautiful piece for strings arranged for recorder quartet. Very challenging but not unplayable for a intermediate groups.
Choose either tenor or alto according to your group member's skill level. The all triplet accompaniment is a little hard. Harp accompaniment may be mimicked by staccato of alto. Requiem. Agnus Dei.
MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 2. The most beautiful requiem ever, and the most beautiful tune in it. Libera Me. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 2. The Baritone's aria following the above Agnus Dei. Bass plays with the unique and nice rhythm. Some omission in the last part of the tune. Spain suite. Granadaparts.
MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 4. Cadizparts. MIDIRecorder: SATBSkill: 3. A Spanish composer who learnt with Liszt. Many of his composition are based on spanish folk music.
Granada is a little difficult with many flats; but you can manage it; it's played slowly. Cadiz is fun to play. Each part plays the melody. Cavalleria Rusticana.