With their method "Recorder Playing," Irmhild Beutler and Sylvia C. Rosin put the "play" back in "playing"! The underlying concept of this new recorder method is a pedagogically cogent, compelling system suited for children. It provides a lively, motivating method of teaching individuals or groups, and treats the recorder as a serious instrument in its own right. Next to songs with German texts, Book 2 offers more pieces from international folklore. Accordingly, the history of the recorder is geographically broadened. Arrangements of classical and romantic pieces, along with technical exercises ("flute fitness training") have been added. An introduction to variation techniques (embellishments, ornaments) on the basis of simple song and dance tunes has been provided, as well as improvisation and contemporary performance techniques. Ensemble music-making with and without the piano remains an important element of the underlying concept. The pieces for recorder ensemble are also notated in score form. A compelling didactic elucidation of the concept is provided in the teacher's commentary in Book 2 as well. Awarded the German Music Edition Prize 2006weiterlesen