Chapter 4
Learning to play the Recorder
The Girl in the picture is playing an Instrument. This is a
Recorder, a wind instrument. The Recorder is a very ancient
instrument.
Let’s play the Soprano or the Descant Recorder. This is the
smallest one of the Recorders
Windway ( Labium)
< Holding the Instrument & Posture >
1. Left Hand
1 - Hold the left hand relaxed in front of the chest with
the palm facing the body.
- The right hand should gently support the recorder from
below.
- To begin fingering, use the left hand thumb ( 0 )
and fore finger. (1)
2. Right Hand
2 - Next add the right-hand thumb between and behind the
holes of the right-hand fore finger (4) and second
finger (5) for support.
- The right - hand thumb is important for support.
2. Left Hand, Right Hand & Mouth
3. Holding the instrument with both hands, move it
toward the mouth.
- The mouthpiece should not be placed deep into the
mouth, but should be slopped lightly between the lips.
-It is important to support the recorder properly when
playing but be careful not to grip it tightly.
Let’s Play the Recorder
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The holes shaded are those to be covered by the fingers and thumb
Let’s play the note B
Let’s play the note A
Let’s play the note G
The Recorder can express your feelings e.g.. Happy, sad, lonely, gently etc.
Play the above notes in different moods
Exercises on B A G for Recorder
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IV
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Accompaniment for the Teacher
(Exercises on B A G for Recorder)
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Tunes for the Recorder
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