Schott Duets For Fun - Treble Recorders
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Summary of This Score
Duets for Fun is a collection of duos conceived as a repertoire supplement that is as enjoyable to play as it is pedagogically effective. Intended for recorder players already comfortable with the fundamentals (tone, fingerings, reading), it helps consolidate musicality and rhythmic precision while exploring the interpretative codes specific to each era. The alternation of styles aids in better understanding Baroque dance, phrasing, and ornamentation, as well as more contemporary writing, often focused on pulse, motifs, and colors.
Throughout the pieces, all essential aspects of duo playing are engaged: tuning and intonation, attack placement, articulation coherence, phrase endings management, voice dialogues, and the pursuit of a natural sound balance. This mutual listening work, at the heart of ensemble practice, makes it an ideal resource for lessons, chamber music in music schools, or guided sight-reading sessions.
The content brings together varied and representative composers, including T. Morley, J.B. Loeillet de Gant, M. Corrette, W. Croft, J.-J. Mouret, R. Valentine, J. Bodin de Boismortier, as well as G.P. Telemann and G. Finger, not forgetting modern pieces by H. Genzmer and K. v. Steenhoven. Two editions exist depending on the instrument played: a version for soprano recorder (ED 23017) and a version for alto recorder (ED 23018), allowing you to choose the tessitura best suited to your level and playing context.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Various | Genre | Collection of duos for recorder |
| Instrumentation | Recorder duo (soprano edition ED 23017 / alto edition ED 23018) | Difficulty | Advanced beginner to intermediate |
Questions frequently asked
Which edition should be chosen for two soprano recorders?
The edition ED 23017 is intended for a duo of soprano recorders.
Does Duets For Fun exist for alto recorders?
The reference ED 23018 corresponds to the edition for two alto recorders. The range can thus be selected according to the instrument played.
What skill level is required to play these recorder duets?
The collection is aimed at an advanced beginner to intermediate level. The fundamentals of tone, fingerings, and sight-reading should already be acquired. The work focuses particularly on rhythmic precision and listening between the two parts.
Which composers are included in this collection?
The contents notably feature Morley, Loeillet de Gent, Corrette, Telemann, and Boismortier. Modern pieces by H. Genzmer and K. v. Steenhoven are also included.
Does this sheet music address Baroque ornamentation?
The pieces of varied styles cover the codes of Baroque dance, phrasing, and ornamentation, with work on articulation and phrase endings.
