New to the recorder? Here are some tips to get you started!
Left hand goes on top of the instrument, even if you are right handed because all instruments work that way except for the piano.
Cover holes completely with a tight seal...no one wants to hear that high-pitched squeal!
Blow into the mouthpiece with warm, slow air as if fogging up a cold window.
Want to practice quietly? Make a mute!
A mute is device used to reduce or change the volume of a wind instrument. You can make a mute out of a fuzzy craft stick for your recorder.
A fingering chart shows you where to put your fingers to play the exact note you want. Dark circles are covered holes, light circles are open, or uncovered, holes.
Play along with Hangin' with the B's
Play along with 'A' Groovy Tune
Play along with BA Blues
Play along with G's a Crowd
Play along with BAG Boogie
Play along with Rockin' BAG
(easy version)
Play along with Rockin' BAG (advanced version)
Play along with Hot Cross Buns
Play along with a fun version of Hot Cross Buns called A Questionable Alliance of Warm, Tasty Baked Goods. Tip for this version: play it 3 times in a row.
Play along with Merrily We Roll Along
Play along with Gently Sleep
Play along with Spooky BAG
Play along with First a C, then a D
Play along with Ode to Joy
Play along with Lightly Row
Play along with Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Play along: Crazy HCB
Play along with Old MacDonald
Play along with Yankee Doodle
Play along with Polly Wolly Doodle