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

hometownOkanoteiichi

Furusato [Recorder] Japanese Song with Do-Re-Mi-Fa Sheet Music

This song is a Ministry of Education shoka first released in 1914 as a song for ordinary elementary schools, and it’s one of those pieces that somehow evokes a nostalgic feeling just from hearing the melody—something worth cherishing.

It’s often used in commercials and as train departure melodies, so we hear it from time to time.

The lyrics are familiar too—so much so that most people have them memorized—but it might be nice to deliberately perform it on the recorder with plenty of emotion.

The recorder’s simple tone suits the beautiful melody very well.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Movie “Titanic” Theme Song [Recorder] with Do-Re-Mi-Fa Sheet Music · My Heart Will Go On

Celine Dion’s hit song, known as the theme for the film Titanic.

This ballad, which symbolizes the timelessness of love, has moved countless hearts with its powerful vocals and emotional melody, becoming a worldwide smash hit since its release in November 1997.

It garnered numerous honors, including the Grammy Awards and the Academy Awards.

When played on the recorder, its gentle, bittersweet tone should beautifully enhance the song’s appeal.

Why not perform it with your feelings for someone special in mind?

Triumphal MarchGiuseppe Verdi

Aida: Triumphal March [Recorder] – Soccer Cheer Song with Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music

This march, which radiates an overwhelming sense of festivity in the opera Aida set in ancient Egypt, is a famous piece where a fanfare-like, glittering melody is repeated during the victory celebration scene.

Its majestic major key and steady four-beat rhythm give it the powerful drive characteristic of a march, and it is often performed by wind bands.

It resounds as a chant in soccer stadiums around the world and continues to be loved today as a symbol of victory and celebration.

When played on the recorder, you need to watch your breath pressure in the high notes, but the melody is simple and easy to remember, so slow practice will do the trick.

Play it at a sports day or school event and it’s sure to get the crowd going!

The Pigeon and the BoyHisaishi Joe

Pigeon and Boy [Recorder] from “Castle in the Sky” with Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music

An insert song from the film Castle in the Sky, known as one of Joe Hisaishi’s masterpieces.

Its simple, beautiful melody is distinctive and symbolizes the pure spirit of adventure and hope of the film’s protagonist, Pazu.

Beloved by Studio Ghibli fans, this classic is perfect for the recorder too! It’s compact and doesn’t have too many notes, so even beginners can enjoy playing it.

Why not perform it at a relaxed pace while picturing the world of the film?

EdelweissJohn Williams

Group recorder practice: “Edelweiss” with Do-Re-Mi (solfege) sheet music

This is a heartwarming piece from the film The Sound of Music, in which Captain von Trapp sings of his love for his homeland, Austria, inspired by the small white Edelweiss flower.

Its simple melody, written in a three-beat waltz, carries a gentle atmosphere reminiscent of Austrian folk songs.

Composed by Rodgers & Hammerstein in 1959, the 1965 film adaptation won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

With its calm tempo and gentle flow, it’s perfect for practicing slowly on the recorder.

Since it doesn’t go very high, it will sound beautiful if you relax your shoulders and breathe softly.

Please take your time to play this quiet, moving melody—filled with a prayer for one’s homeland—with care.

Message of RougeArai Yumi

Rouge’s Message [Recorder] from “Kiki’s Delivery Service” · Yumi Arai · With Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music

This was Yumi Arai’s fifth single, released in February 1975.

Years later, it was chosen as the opening theme for Studio Ghibli’s film Kiki’s Delivery Service, making it a beloved song across generations.

Its bright, bouncy melody is easy to play on the recorder, and the lively tempo makes it fun to perform.

With a retro vibe inspired by 1950s–60s American pop, it pairs perfectly with the recorder’s simple, rustic tone.

It’s also a great choice to play for fans of Ghibli works!

Sakura, sakura

Sakura Sakura [Recorder] With Do-Re-Mi Sheet Music

Originally composed in the late Edo period as a koto piece for children, this song has a simple yet beautiful melody and has long been cherished by the Japanese.

It has blended into daily life—for example, it’s used as the departure melody at JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station and JR Chuo Line Rapid Musashi-Koganei Station—and it resonates beautifully on the recorder as well, offering a unique atmosphere.

It would likely make a lovely performance if played by two people in a staggered, round-like manner or with an added obbligato.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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