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Where to Find Recorder Sheet Music
From Baroque masterworks to classroom favorites — here's a curated guide to the best sources for recorder sheet music, organized by genre and style.
Last updated: February 2026
General Recorder Sheet Music Sites
The go-to sites for recorder music — from beginner solos to advanced Baroque repertoire.
Free PDF downloads of alto and soprano recorder sheet music including folk songs, Christmas music, and easy songs for kids. Clean, well-engraved scores.
Over 1.5 million community-uploaded scores with a dedicated recorder section. Free with ads; Pro subscription adds offline access and unlimited downloads.
The largest public domain music library with extensive recorder repertoire. Baroque sonatas, concertos, and ensemble music from Telemann, Handel, Vivaldi, and more.
Free recorder sheet music sorted by genre, difficulty, and style with play-along tracks. Premium subscription unlocks additional arrangements.
Free sheet music collection from a historic recorder and early music specialist. Baroque and Renaissance repertoire with historically informed editions.
Free beginner and easy soprano recorder sheet music with piano accompaniment. Includes music theory worksheets, flashcards, and printable games for young learners.
Free recorder sheet music and educational materials including a method book with hundreds of rhythm exercises, melodies, and duet pieces with online recordings.
Curated directory of online recorder scores and resources. Links to major free sheet music archives, publisher catalogs, and specialty recorder music sites.
Top Recorder Creators
The most-followed recorder educators and content creators on YouTube and Patreon.
These creators have built dedicated followings through high-quality recorder instruction and performance. The recorder community has experienced a renaissance thanks to YouTube creators showing that this 'school instrument' is capable of serious music.
Sarah Jeffery (Team Recorder) →
210K subscribersThe world's most popular recorder YouTube channel with 210K subscribers and 22 million views. Weekly tutorials on technique, improvisation, and repertoire. Recorder Professor at the Royal College of Music, London.
Early Music Shop →
Premier early music retailerThe world's leading early music specialist, offering recorder ensemble sheet music, method books, and historically informed editions from all major publishers.
American Recorder Society →
National societyNational organization offering downloadable music libraries, the American Recorder magazine, and resources for recorder players of all levels.
Washington Recorder Society →
Curated resourcesProvides curated lists of free recorder sheet music resources online. Links to major archives and specialty collections for recorder ensemble and solo playing.
Troy Nelson Music →
Beginner-friendlySuper Easy Recorder Sheet Music collection with audio accompaniments. Beginner-friendly arrangements designed for new players with simplified notation.
Alto Recorder Resources →
Alto recorder specialistDedicated alto recorder sheet music including easy beginner pieces like Clementine, Hot Cross Buns, and Lightly Row. Alto-specific resources that are hard to find elsewhere.
Baroque & Renaissance
The recorder's golden age — sonatas, concertos, and consort music from Telemann, Handel, Vivaldi, and earlier masters.
The definitive free source for Baroque recorder music. Telemann's methodical sonatas, Handel's recorder sonatas, Vivaldi's concertos, and Renaissance consort music.
Curated links to free online recorder scores including Baroque sonatas, Renaissance dance music, and early music ensemble repertoire.
Free early music sheet music scores including recorder consort music. Renaissance and Baroque repertoire from community archives.
Music edition and custom editing service focusing on Renaissance and Baroque recorder music. Historically informed editions with scholarly research.
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Sarah Jeffery (Team Recorder) covers Baroque technique and repertoire in depth, with Patreon supporters getting early access to tutorials and PDFs.
Folk & Traditional
Celtic airs, English country dances, folk songs from around the world — the recorder's natural home in traditional music.
Free folk song sheet music for soprano and alto recorder in PDF format. Traditional melodies from around the world with clean engraving.
Free folk and traditional recorder sheet music with audio playback. Celtic, English, American, and world folk tunes for all levels.
North East Early Music Forum's curated collection of downloadable recorder music. Folk tunes, dance music, and traditional airs for recorder ensemble.
Free sheet music under Creative Commons — folk arrangements, Baroque pieces, and original compositions typeset in LilyPond.
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Recorder Songs offers free folk song downloads for soprano and alto recorder. The Dolmetsch site has historically informed folk arrangements.
Pop & Modern Covers
Modern recorder arrangements of pop hits, movie themes, video game music, and contemporary songs.
Community-uploaded pop recorder arrangements. Disney themes, video game music, K-pop, and current chart hits. Free to browse with Pro for unlimited downloads.
Licensed pop arrangements for recorder. Instant download with transposition tools. Modern hits, Disney, film scores, and Broadway.
Interactive recorder sheet music with professional audio accompaniments. Play along with backing tracks and adjust tempo for practice.
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MuseScore has thousands of pop recorder arrangements uploaded by the community. EasyMusicLesson on Patreon creates accessible instrument tutorials with sheet music.
Classical
Classical period and beyond — original compositions and arrangements for recorder from Mozart's era to the present day.
Leading publisher of recorder music with editions by Sarah Jeffery and other top performers. Classical, contemporary, and educational materials.
The Hal Leonard Recorder Method by Sarah Jeffery — comprehensive method book covering technique, repertoire, and musicianship for soprano recorder.
Classical recorder PDFs with MP3 accompaniments. Baroque and classical repertoire with interactive transposition tools.
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Schott Music publishes excellent recorder editions by leading performers. Hal Leonard's recorder method by Sarah Jeffery is great for building classical technique.
Educational & Beginner
Method books, graded pieces, and teaching resources for the classroom and private instruction.
Free beginner recorder sheet music with piano accompaniment. Music theory worksheets, flashcards, and printable games for young learners. Trusted by music teachers.
Marketplace with free and paid recorder teaching materials created by music educators. Beginner sheet music, curriculum resources, and classroom activities.
Free educational recorder materials including 'Time Lines Book 1' with hundreds of exercises, melodies, and ensemble pieces with online recordings.
Easy beginner pieces specifically for alto recorder including classics like Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle, and simple folk melodies.
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MakingMusicFun.net is a treasure trove for music teachers with free printable recorder music and theory worksheets. Troy Nelson's Super Easy Recorder book is perfect for absolute beginners.
Recorder Ensemble Resources
Music for recorder consorts, duets, trios, and larger ensembles — from Renaissance consort music to modern arrangements.
Early Music Shop Ensembles →
PaidThe world's leading early music specialist with recorder ensemble sheet music from all major publishers. Renaissance consort music to modern arrangements.
American Recorder Society Library →
MembershipDownloadable music library for ARS members. Original compositions and arrangements for recorder ensemble, from duets to full consort.
IMSLP Baroque Ensembles →
FreeFree Baroque ensemble music for recorder consort. Arrangements of Renaissance and Baroque works for recorder groups of various sizes.
From PDFs to a Printed Book
Once you've collected your sheet music, turn it into a real book.
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Download sheet music as PDF
Most sites let you download or export as PDF. Collect them in a folder organized by genre, period, or difficulty level.
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Upload to MakeMySongBook
Drag and drop your PDFs into the builder. Song titles are pulled from file names automatically.
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Organize into chapters
Group by period (Baroque, folk, modern), difficulty, or ensemble type. Add a cover with recorder artwork and your name.
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Print & bind
Download your print-ready PDF and print double-sided at home. A bound book sits perfectly on a music stand.
Recorder Sheet Music FAQ
Common questions about finding recorder sheet music online.
Where can I find free recorder sheet music?
Several excellent sites offer free recorder sheet music. IMSLP has the largest collection of public domain Baroque and Renaissance recorder music. Recorder Songs provides free PDF downloads for soprano and alto recorder, and MakingMusicFun.net offers beginner-friendly pieces with piano accompaniment. MuseScore also has thousands of community-uploaded recorder arrangements.
What is the difference between soprano and alto recorder music?
Soprano recorder music is written in C (concert pitch), while alto recorder music is written in F, a fifth lower. Most beginner and classroom music is written for soprano recorder. Alto recorder has a warmer, deeper tone and is the standard instrument for Baroque solo repertoire, including the famous sonatas by Telemann and Handel.
What are the best Baroque recorder pieces to learn?
Telemann's Twelve Methodical Sonatas and his Fantasias for solo recorder are cornerstones of the repertoire. Handel's recorder sonatas (especially the Sonata in F major) and Vivaldi's concertos are also essential. For earlier music, van Eyck's 'Der Fluyten Lust-hof' is a magnificent collection of solo recorder pieces from the Dutch Golden Age.
What are good beginner recorder pieces?
Start with simple folk melodies like Hot Cross Buns, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Ode to Joy, which use just a few notes. MakingMusicFun.net and Music All the Time offer graded pieces that introduce new notes gradually. Once you are comfortable with basic fingerings, move on to easy Baroque pieces like minuets and gavottes from method books.
Can I play pop songs on the recorder?
Absolutely. MuseScore has thousands of community-arranged pop songs for recorder, from Disney themes to current chart hits. The soprano recorder's range works well for vocal melodies. YouTube creators like Sarah Jeffery regularly post pop cover tutorials with downloadable sheet music, making it easy to learn your favorite songs.
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