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Recorder Basics for Beginners

The recorder has three main parts - the head joint where sound is created, the body joint which covers the thumb and tone holes, and the foot joint where sound exits. To play the recorder, the left hand covers holes and the right hand provides balance. Playing involves blowing softly into the mouthpiece with lips and tongue positioned correctly while covering holes with fingers. The first three notes taught are B, A and G, which can be used to play simple songs like "Hot Cross Buns" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb".

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Recorder Basics for Beginners

The recorder has three main parts - the head joint where sound is created, the body joint which covers the thumb and tone holes, and the foot joint where sound exits. To play the recorder, the left hand covers holes and the right hand provides balance. Playing involves blowing softly into the mouthpiece with lips and tongue positioned correctly while covering holes with fingers. The first three notes taught are B, A and G, which can be used to play simple songs like "Hot Cross Buns" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb".

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  • Introductory Cover
  • Parts of the Recorder
  • Holding the Recorder
  • Blowing the Recorder
  • Simple Notes
  • Playing Songs
  • Additional Song: Suwe Ora Jamu

Parts of the Recorder

The head joint covers the mouthpiece and is


where the sound is created. The mouthpiece is
where you blow in. The window is where
sound vibrates as it travels through the
recorder.
Head joint
The body joint covers the one
thumb hole and six tone holes.
Body

The foot joint is the smallest


part. It is where the sound
bubbles out. It also has the
last double tone hole.
Foot joint
Holding the Recorder
To hold the recorder you need both
On your right hand, your thumb
hands. In the picture, you can see
can go under the recorder to
that the left thumb covers the back
hold for balance. The other four
hole on the recorder. The first three
fingers will cover the last four
fingers cover the first three tone
tone holes.
holes.
Blowing the Recorder
You need to blow softly into the
recorder to get the desired sound.

Your tongue stays behind your teeth.


As you blow say the syllable ‘tu’ or
‘du’.

Your lips gently go around the mouth


piece. Do not bite the recorder with
your teeth.

Cover the correct holes as you blow


otherwise it will squeak.
Simple Notes
There are three simple notes to learn first with the recorder. These three notes can
be used in a few children’s songs (Click note for more info)
B Note
With the left hand, hold your thumb
over the thumbhole under the
recorder.

Your index finger goes over the first


tone hole on the top.

Blow softly.

Click to go back to Single Notes


A Note
With the left hand, hold your thumb Your index finger covers the first
over the thumbhole under the tone hole.
recorder.

Your middle finger covers the


second tone hole.

Blow softly

Click to go back to Single Notes


G Note
With the left hand, hold your thumb Your index finger covers the first
over the thumbhole under the tone hole.
recorder.
Your middle finger covers the
second tone hole.

Your ring finger covers the third tone


hole.

Blow softly

Click to go back to Single Notes


BAG
Now try and play them all together!
Hot Cross Buns
Now let’s practise a simple song, ‘Hot Cross Buns’.
Mary Had a little lamb

BAGABBB
AAA..BBB
BAGABBB
AABAG
SUWE ORA JAMU
E G .G E F G
E F .F G E F
G B B B C’ C’ B
.B A A F F E E C’

Suwe ora jamu,


Jamu godhong telo
Suwe ora ketemu
Temu pisan ojo gelo

(https://www.twinkl.com.au/resources/australian-resources-eylf-literacy/music-and-movement-communication-language-and-litera
Parts of the Recorder The head joint covers the mouthpiece and is where the sound is created. The mouthpiece is where you
Holding the Recorder To hold the recorder you need both hands. In the picture, you can see that the left thumb covers the
Blowing the Recorder You need to blow softly into the recorder to get the desired sound. Your tongue stays behind your te
Simple Notes There are three simple notes to learn first with the recorder. These three notes can be used in a few childre
B Note With the left hand, hold your thumb over the thumbhole under the recorder. Your index finger goes over the first
A Note With the left hand, hold your thumb over the thumbhole under the recorder. Your index finger covers the first ton
G Note With the left hand, hold your thumb over the thumbhole under the recorder. Your index finger covers the first ton
BAG Now try and play them all together!
Hot Cross Buns Now let’s practise a simple song, ‘Hot Cross Buns’.

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