I want to play it on the recorder! Carefully selected classic pieces and popular songs recommended

MiracleGReeeeN

“Everyone’s Recorder” Kiseki / GReeeeN

A GReeeeN song that sings straight from the heart about love and gratitude.

Layering the “miracle” of two people meeting with the “track” they have walked together, its melody beautifully expresses a love that transcends time and has left a deep mark on many hearts.

Released in May 2008, the song was used as the theme for the TBS drama ROOKIES and was also selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 81st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

In 2017, it was further featured in a film based on the true stories of GReeeeN’s members, starring Tori Matsuzaka and Masaki Suda.

It is also cherished as a song that colors life’s important moments, such as weddings and graduations.

The way homeAntonín Dvořák

Largo (Going Home) [Recorder] Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” with Do-Re-Mi sheet music

The second movement of Symphony No.

9 “From the New World,” composed by the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák during his stay in America in 1893.

This beautiful melody is widely loved in Japan, and you often hear it used to signal school dismissal or to let local residents know it’s evening.

With its calm, unhurried character and not-too-wide intervals, it suits the simple tone of the recorder very well.

The flats and sharps are straightforward, making the fingerings easy to understand, and playing slowly gives you ample control over your breath.

Why not play it while picturing a sunset scene, filling it with feelings of longing for your hometown?

A Whole New WorldAran Menken

Aladdin Theme Song [Recorder] A Whole New World / With Do-Re-Mi-Fa Sheet Music

Would you like to beautifully perform on the recorder this song—the theme from Disney’s classic Aladdin, composed by Alan Menken? If you start in G major, you can play most of it with just one sharp, so it’s easy.

Even after the key change, it moves to B-flat major with only two flats, so that’s simple too! Above all, the tempo of this piece is very slow, so there’s no need to rush.

Since it’s a duet, it’s also recommended to split the Aladdin and Jasmine parts and play together with someone.

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SenbonzakuraKurousa-P

Senbonzakura [Recorder] by KuroUsa-P & Hatsune Miku with Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music Included

A song that boasts immense popularity as one of Kurousa-P’s signature works, distinguished by a masterful fusion of Japanese-style rock and Taisho Romanticism.

The lyrics deftly portray the contrast between tradition and modernization, weaving in social satire, and together with the energetic melody, they strongly captivate listeners.

Since its release in September 2011, it has been featured across numerous media outlets, and in August 2012 it proudly claimed the top spot in RecoChoku’s “Favorite Vocaloid Songs” ranking.

When performing it on recorder, you can enhance the piece’s appeal by preserving the traits of its Japanese-style melody while firmly driving a sense of speed in the rhythm.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Everyone's Recorder: Hanamizuki / Yo Hitoto (M8 Recorder Ensemble)

A gem-like ballad by Yo Hitoto, gently woven with prayers for peace.

The melodious piano tones and her richly expressive vocals blend beautifully.

Since its release in February 2004, it has been used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and as a JRA commercial song, and it was also the theme song for a film of the same title released in 2010.

Serene and transparent, this piece pairs exceptionally well with the soft timbre of the recorder.

With its heartwarming message and beautiful melody, it’s a recommended track when you want to ease tension or calm your mind.

puffPeter, Paul & Mary

Puff [Recorder] with Sheet Music

A heartwarming tale depicting the friendship between a magical dragon and a boy, this Peter, Paul & Mary classic weaves a story filled with innocence and imagination.

Through the farewell between an immortal dragon and a boy who grows up, it gently portrays the transience of life.

The song became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 and appearing on the album “Moving.” It was adapted into a short animated film in 1978 and published as a picture book in 2007.

In Japan, it has been included in music textbooks since 1973, and instrumental versions were used in commercials for the Nissan Sunny and NEC’s PC-9800 series in the 1990s.

With its tender melody and moving story, it’s also a perfect piece to play on the recorder.

Marigoldaimyon

Marigold - Easy, No Sharps [Recorder] Aimyon - With Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music

When it comes to Japanese female singer-songwriters, many people probably think of Aimyon.

She has truly become one of Japan’s leading artists.

This song, which she released in 2018, quickly brought her name to widespread attention.

Her signature track “Marigold” is a medium-tempo ballad that depicts love for a person she has feelings for.

The song isn’t particularly difficult overall, making it easy for children to sing, and it also suits recorder performances well.