Daniel Hellbach

RecorderBox Volume 3

In this course, the authors combine tried and tested learning methods with innovative ideas. The subject matter is covered on 4 parallel levels, which make learning colorful and varied:

. Playing pieces
. Improvisations
. Technical exercises
. Theory and music knowledge

1. Pieces to play

Classical pieces
The third volume places particular emphasis on classical pieces. A double page is dedicated to each era of music history with a selection of typical works. These compositions are recorded on the enclosed 3 CDs with acoustic instruments:
Medieval fiddle, pommer, hurdy-gurdy, percussion
Renaissance fiddle, pommer, hurdy-gurdy, percussion
Baroque string quartet, harpsichord, cello
Classical string quartet, piano
Romantic string quartet, piano
Impressionism string quartet, Piano

Folkslieder
The third volume contains folk songs from Brazil, Switzerland and other countries, in particular pieces from Ireland, which are accompanied by an Irish folk group on the following instruments:

/ violin
/ clarinet
/ guitar
/ accordion
/ drums

Pop/Rock Songs
The booklet also contains some well-known pop/rock songs such as:
Yesterday (The Beatles) string quartet, piano, percussion
He's a Pirate (from the film score 'Pirates of the Caribbean) string quartet, guitar, bass, percussion
Super Trouper (ABBA) guitar, bass, piano, percussion

Compositions by Daniel Hellbach
Of course, a large number of the pieces in the third volume were also written by Daniel Hellbach, some of which are tailored to a specific theme, e.g.For example:

/ major/minor
/ quaver triplets
/ syncopations
/ flutter tonguing


2. Improvisations

The third volume also contains improvisations in which you can play to the CD using a given set of notes.
In addition, the blues scheme is introduced, which offers countless opportunities for improvisation and can keep pupils busy for a longer period of time.


3. Technical exercises

In the area of technique, the third volume offers numerous suggestions which the teacher can develop and expand as desired:

/ Difficult fingerings
/ Baroque playing patterns
/ Suggestions for playing difficult passages


4. Theory and note knowledge

/ Introduction of the most common keys
/ Major/minor
/ Simple ear training exercises with the CD