Descant Recorder Teacher - Version 8.18 Learn to play the Recorder in easy note-by-note steps with the aid of an audible fun music tutorial. Read the history of the recorder and other background information for an overall view of this under-rated musical instrument. Recorder Teacher is a multimedia music tutorial that makes it easy for people of any age to learn to read music, write tunes, and play songs on the recorder. Examples of how to play are presented by a virtuoso. The program is ideal for individual or school use, with tests, quizzes, and printout facilities to record progress for any number of students. English and German fingerings are available.