Detail 01
Level 1
Starts from holding the instrument and first notes. There is a Level 2 for when this one runs out.
Product detailSKU #1274034470124
Hal LeonardLet's Play Recorder Instruction Book - Level 1
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An entry-level recorder instruction book for a first-time player, typically an elementary school student. Under five dollars.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Elementary students starting recorder in a school music class
- Parents needing a cheap first book to go with a plastic recorder
- Teachers assembling a low-cost class set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Adults wanting a serious classical or baroque recorder method
- Players past the first-year basics who need Level 2
- Anyone looking for a songbook rather than instruction
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Instruction book, not a songbook
The tunes are teaching vehicles for new notes and rhythms rather than a collection of pieces to perform.
Detail 03
$4.99 price
Low enough to replace when a kid loses it or writes in it, which happens.
Detail 04
Hal Leonard educational line
Widely used in school programs, so a teacher is likely to already know the sequence and page numbers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No recorder included — you need the instrument separately
- 02Confirm your class uses Level 1 and not a different book
- 03Written for soprano recorder, the standard school instrument
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does a recorder come with the book?
No. This is the instruction book only. You will need to buy a recorder separately, usually an inexpensive plastic soprano.
02What age is this for?
It starts from zero, so it fits the typical elementary-school recorder age. An older beginner can use it too, just faster.
03Soprano or alto recorder?
School recorder programs run on soprano recorders, and this book follows that standard. Alto uses different fingerings and needs its own method.
04What comes after Level 1?
Level 2 continues the same series. Finish this book first — the second level assumes the notes and rhythms taught here.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Level 1
