Recorder

Recorders can be ordered in December and we will begin playing them in January for all 3rd graders. 

Updated December 21, 2023:

If you have ordered a recorder from me, recorders and books have been passed out to the students who have been at school.

I have instructed the students that recorders are not to be played anywhere but in my classroom and at home. I am writing their names on the bags so we can identify them.

Recorders should be brought to school on our return to school in January. We will begin learning then, however here are some reminders and pointers for your student to have successful play and practice at home.

• Left hand should be on top, with the right hand on bottom. 

  • • The left thumb goes on the hole in the back, with the index, middle and ring fingers going on the front first three holes. The right index, middle, ring and pinky will be used on the bottom four holes. 

• The pads, or cushions of the fingers should be used to cover the holes.

• Air flow into the recorder should be slow and hot, as if you were fogging up a window or making a candle flicker.

If you would like to buy a recorder, I did order a few extras, so please let me know.