Recorder Fingering Charts: Scales & Songs Perfect for Beginners
Paperback
Music Instruction: GeneralGeneral SongbooksMusic Instruction: Strings
ISBN13: 9781969068119
Publisher: Kimber Books
Published: Mar 27 2026
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Recorder Fingering Charts: Scales & Songs - Perfect for Beginners
A Practical Reference for Soprano Recorder
Makes a Great Gift!
This beginner-friendly book makes it easy and enjoyable to get started on the recorder, even with no prior experience. With clear fingering charts, simple music, and skill-building scales, players can begin making music right away.
Designed as a visual reference and practice companion, this book brings together essential fingerings, commonly used scales, and familiar songs in one place. Each note is shown with a clear diagram so finger placement can be matched directly on the instrument.
The note pages introduce key fingerings. The scales and songs bring in the full range of notes through use. A complete fingering chart is included for quick reference.
Use the book in any order. Start with a note, try a scale, or play a song, then return as needed.
What's Inside
- Fingering charts covering the full range of the soprano recorder
- Selected note pages with matching diagrams
- Major scales in practical keys
- Simple, familiar songs
- A complete fingering chart for quick reference
Songs Included
It's Raining, It's Pouring
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
There's a Hole in the Bucket
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Frère Jacques (Brother John)
It's a Jazzy Day!
Ring Around the Rosie
Wheels on the Bus
Pop Goes the Weasel
Camptown Races
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Hot Cross Buns
London Bridge is Falling Down
This Old Man
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Rock
On Top of Spaghetti
...and many more
Designed For
- Beginners getting started on recorder
- Students working alongside school programs
- Homeschool use and independent practice
- Teachers who want a clear, visual reference
Why This Book Works
- Clear diagrams that match what you play
- Scales and songs that reinforce real use
- Works with both German and Baroque systems
- No unnecessary explanation or clutter
Start playing. Build confidence. Keep it simple.
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