Designed for today's classroom, Hal Leonard's new Essential Elements Classroom Method for Recorder includes easy-to-use technology features that enhance the learning experience for any teaching situation. Essential Elements for Recorder can also be an effective tool for introducing or reinforcing general music concepts, as an introduction to ensemble performance (band, orchestra and choir), or individual or small group instruction. High-quality accompaniments, featuring real instruments, expertly arranged for young musicians, in a variety of styles to make practicing productive and fun. Essential Elements recorder tracks also introduce various music ensembles such as band, orchestra and choir.

The book features over 130 songs, instrument basics, music reading, duets and rounds, music history and a fingering chart. The online audio you get access to features play-along tracks for lessons 1-57; tempo adjustment software that enables students to slow down the tracks while they're learning; and a start-up video that you can watch to get you off to a great start.