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Recorder Level 1

Enrolments for 2025 are now open!
Enroll in this class
​This is a two year course for children 6+ years who are new to learning music. Students will learn how to play the recorder, basic music skills such as note reading, rhythm, pitch, playing in a group and they are also encouraged to develop good practice habits.

Students must complete this 2 year recorder course before enrolling in another instrument course.
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We now offer introduction to flute, violin, keyboard and ukulele as an alternative to the second year of recorder.
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If students who wish to learn brass or wind instruments later, we highly recommend to learn second year recorder, or introduction to flute: Nuvo Toot mini flute,  if they are interested in the flute.

Recorder Level 1



Students must have turned 6 before April 30 2024 to be eligible for Recorder Level 1 classes.
​For recorder class Level 1, we suggest young students (6 year old)  go to Level 1A, 1B, 1C or 1D, for mixed age group or older students who are 7 or above 7 years old go to Level 1E, Level 1F or Level 1G.



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Course Book

Recorder Progressive Young Beginner Book 1
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This book can be purchased from our school directly.​

Purchase Book
Recorder students need to bring to class:
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The own Recorder (see below for type)
Recorder Book 1
Pencil
Eraser

​Recommended recorder models (* = must have)
  • *Size: Descant or Soprano in key of C
  • *Baroque fingering (not German as book is for baroque)
  • Three piece (foot joint can adjust for small hands)
  • Plastic for easy cleaning
  • Reliable brands are: Yamaha, Aulos and Antigua
Good models:
  • Yamaha YRS24-B Recorder, Descant 3 Piece (solid colour)
  • Yamaha YRS20-B* Recorder, Descant 3 Piece (in bright translucent colour range)
  • Aulos 303A Descant Recorder 3 Piece ABS Plastic (solid colour)
  • Antigua Recorder WAR2** Soprano (in bright translucent colour range)
  • NUVO N320RDWPK RECORDER+ (This keyed model is particularly good for children with coordination difficulties who find covering the holes on a standard recorder challenging). This is only available from KBB.
Local stores are Music Works Albany and Epsom (Yamaha), Piano Traders Mt Eden (Yamaha and Aulos) and KBB Albany and Epsom (Aulos, Nuvo and Antigua).
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