Learning to play the recorder is fun with this carefully designed method for the young beginner. The key features include: easy to follow lesson-by-lesson format for the absolute beginner; incorporates a repertoire of well-known children's songs; introduces 5 notes with the left hand only; teaches music theory in an interesting and practical way; full colour illustrations throughout the whole book; the student can continue on to `Recorder Method for Young Beginners - Book 2`.