Schott Renaissance Recorder Anthology 1 Sheet Music

Renaissance Recorder Anthology 1 — graded Renaissance repertoire for soprano recorder

This opening volume of the four-part anthology presents 32 pieces for soprano (descant) recorder and piano, drawn from the Renaissance period and arranged in progressive order. The book pairs well-known Renaissance works with lesser-known discoveries, giving developing players a steady path from simpler to more demanding material. The print edition includes online audio so students can hear each piece and play along.

What players and teachers get

Editorial notes explain the composers, dance forms and historical context behind every piece, turning each study into a short music-history lesson. The progressive grading suits individual practice and classroom teaching, and the piano accompaniment lets students perform the works in school concerts or graded exams. The series continues with volumes for alto recorder, so a player can build a complete Renaissance repertoire across the collection.