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LEARN RECORDER

Learning the finger holes

Thumb hole 0 is on the back; holes 1–7 are on the front.

Instrument
Recorder
Suggested grade
Grades 1–4 (age 6–10)
Level
Beginner
Duration
about 4 min
Lesson type
Recorder practice
Notes
C5–D6
Tempo
72 BPM

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Learning goal

Identify the thumb hole and the finger groups for each hand.

Prior knowledge

Previous recorder lessons.

Teacher note

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.

Lesson steps

  1. Cover 0 and 1 only: B.
  2. Also cover hole 2: A.
  3. Also cover hole 3: G.
  4. Also cover holes 4 and 5: E.
  5. Also cover hole 6: D.
  6. Also cover hole 7: C.

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