Transcript Introduction to Recorders

Introduction to Recorders
4thGrade General Music
Miss Angela Moore
December 4th, 2003
What is a recorder?
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The recorders we
will be using are
small, plastic,
woodwind
instruments. They
come in 3 pieces
or 1 piece, and
produce sound
when we blow into
them.
Recorder Rules….
Always remember these when
playing the recorder!
#1. Always bring your
recorder to class when
instructed.
#2. Keep your recorder in
“rest” position when you’re
not playing.
“Rest” position means your
recorder is resting in your lap.
#3. Never laugh at
another student when he is
playing the recorder.
The Golden Rule of
Recorder Playing…
#4. Only play when you
are instructed to do so!!
Playing the Recorder…
This information will help you
correctly play the recorder.
Posture
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Sit tall, or stand
straight.
This helps us
breathe deeply and
get a good sound
out of the
recorder.
Holding the Recorder
Left hand on top
 Right hand on bottom
 Left hand thumb plays the hole at the
back.
 Hold the recorder in front of your
body with your elbows slightly away
from your sides.
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Breathing
Always take deep, low breaths.
Breathe during rests and other
breaks in the songs.
Making sounds
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Place the mouthpiece
in between your lips,
with ½” in your mouth.
Whisper into the
mouthpiece. Say “dudu-du” or “tu-tu-tu.”
Don’t blow too hard.
Caring for the Recorder
After playing, clean the inside with a
swab or piece of cloth.
 Occasionally wash the mouthpiece
with warm, soapy water. Make sure to
dry it afterwards.
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Now it’s time to start
making music!
Today we will learn to play
3 notes: B, A, and G.
To remember them, just
remember they spell the word
BAG!
“B” is played by holding your
fingers over the hole in the
back, and the top hole in the
front.
“A” is played by holding your
fingers over the hole in the
back and the top 2 holes in
the front.
“G” is played by holding your
fingers over the hole in the
back and the top 3 holes in
the front.
Finally……..
2 very important details…..
Don’t forget to practice!
Most importantly…
HAVE FUN!!