Rhythm Practice for any note:

Practice G

Left hand on top, using the left thumb to cover the hole in the back, and the left index, middle, and ring finger to cover the first, second, and third hole on the recorder.

First speak the rhythm with rhythm syllables

Second, put the recorder in finger position (Head joint resting on your chin) and whisper 'too' on the rhythm

Finally, put the recorder in playing position (Head joint in the mouth) and play the song.

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Practice A

Left hand on top, using the left thumb to cover the hole in the back, and the left index and middle finger to cover the first and second hole on the recorder.

First speak the rhythm with rhythm syllables

Second, put the recorder in finger position (Head joint resting on your chin) and whisper 'too' on the rhythm

Finally, put the recorder in playing position (Head joint in the mouth) and play the song

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Practice B

Left hand on top, using the left thumb to cover the hole in the back, and left index finger to cover the first hole on the recorder.

First, speak the rhythm with rhythm syllables

Second, put the recorder in finger position (mouth piece on your chin) and whisper 'too' on the rhythm

Finally, put the recorder in playing position (mouth piece in mouth) and play the song

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Recorder Rap