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Choose the holes, blow and stop the sound. Our first note is G.
Learning goal: Discover how fingering and breath work together.
Time: ~4 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: No previous knowledge needed.
How to use it: G uses covered holes 0, 1, 2, 3. Demonstrate, then let the child blow and release. No microphone is needed.
Thumb hole 0 is on the back; holes 1–7 are on the front.
Learning goal: Identify the thumb hole and the finger groups for each hand.
Time: ~4 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Meeting the recorder
How to use it: 0 is the rear thumb hole; 1–3 use the left hand and 4–7 the right. Lower double holes toggle as a pair in this model.
Small finger movements between three neighbouring sounds.
Learning goal: Switch between G, A and B fingerings.
Time: ~4 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Learning the finger holes
How to use it: Keep the thumb and hole 1 covered. Add hole 2 for A, and holes 2 and 3 for G.
Both notes cover only front hole 2; the thumb makes the difference.
Learning goal: Distinguish C6 and D6 by moving the thumb.
Time: ~4 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Playing G, A and B
How to use it: C6: holes 0 and 2; D6: hole 2 only. Both use gentle air in this model. Do not apply an arbitrary octave shift.
Baroque F uses a forked pattern rather than simply opening holes in order.
Learning goal: Distinguish E from the correct Baroque F fingering.
Time: ~4 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Learning high C and D
How to use it: E: 012345. F: 0123467, leaving 5 open. Do not teach German-system F.
Cover every hole for low C; open the last hole for D.
Learning goal: Play low notes using gentle air and fully covered holes.
Time: ~4 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Playing E and F
How to use it: The lowest sounding note of this soprano recorder is C5 (about 523 Hz). “Low” refers to its own range.
Answer mixed notes with the right finger pattern.
Learning goal: Build a fingering from a note name without relying on a sequence.
Time: ~6 min · Topic: Notes, Listening
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Learning low C and D
How to use it: Try with hints, then without. Open holes matter as much as covered holes.
Three different short phrases using G, A and B.
Learning goal: Listen to and reproduce a three-note pattern.
Time: ~6 min · Topic: Melody, Rhythm
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Finding the right fingering
How to use it: Wait for the example to finish. Offer a breath break between phrases.
Rise and fall through G–A–B–C–D.
Learning goal: Move smoothly through a five-note range.
Time: ~6 min · Topic: Melody, Rhythm
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Echoing three-note melodies
How to use it: Only the thumb changes between C6 and D6. Suggest preparing the fingers before blowing.
Play for one beat, hold for two; listen to the rests too.
Learning goal: Match breath duration and note onset to a rhythm.
Time: ~6 min · Topic: Melody, Rhythm
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Playing five-note melodies
How to use it: Clap first, then blow. Timing feedback is practice guidance, not an ability test. Slow listening is available.
Learn the original Melokta tune “Little Breeze”, one phrase at a time.
Learning goal: Play a short original song as a whole.
Time: ~6 min · Topic: Melody, Rhythm
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: Playing recorder in rhythm
How to use it: Practise the two phrases separately first. In the full tune, each bar line divides a four-beat measure.
Try fingering, listening, duration and melody skills together.
Learning goal: Apply beginner skills through real fingering and breath input.
Time: ~6 min · Topic: Melody, Rhythm
Prior knowledge: Previous recorder lessons. · Do first: My first recorder song
How to use it: Hints may be switched off. Use results to discuss progress; physical breathing and posture are not measured.