Recorder
The recorder is an ancient flute, originally made of wood and recently also made of plastic. The Recorder is seen as a gateway instrument to all woodwind instruments and can be used to give a child a headstart in music. Children can start learning with a recorder before they can handle, say, a saxophone or clarinet. And the skills they learn in playing the recorder can easily transfer to other instruments. The recorder is one of the easier musical instruments to play. It just takes a little patience and practice. Being a quiet flute-like instrument, the recorder is unlikely to bug the neighbours.
The recorder is not considered “cool” . However, even though children (and adults!!) may want to jump head-first into learning the guitar, piano or drums, learning the recorder can be a major help before you move on to bigger and better things. Think of it as a Gateway . Remember Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen are just a few of the musicians who can play the recorder
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A cover version using the Recorder
Learning how to play the recorder
When you're starting out, your fingers will probably feel clumsy and awkward because you're bending and holding them in a way that they aren't used to. With practice, it'll start to feel natural and your fingers will do what you want them to.
Playing your first notes
- Lift all of your fingers off the holes except for the left thumb and left index finger. The back hole and top hole will stay covered. Blow into the recorder. This is a B.
- Keep your left thumb and index finger down. Cover the second hole from the top with your second finger. Blow into the recorder. This is an A.
- Cover the third hole from the top with your third finger, keeping your thumb and index finger down. Blow into the recorder. This is a G.
- Practice moving between these three notes until you can do it smoothly.
