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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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Accompaniment for the Teacher

(Exercises on B A G for Recorder)

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Tunes for the Recorder

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