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LEARN RECORDER

Meeting the recorder

Choose the holes, blow and stop the sound. Our first note is G.

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

Discover how fingering and breath work together.

Prior knowledge

No previous knowledge needed.

Teacher note

G uses covered holes 0, 1, 2, 3. Demonstrate, then let the child blow and release. No microphone is needed.

Lesson steps

  1. Cover holes 0, 1, 2, 3. Use gentle air to play G.
  2. Hold G for one beat, then release.
  3. Now hold the same sound for two beats.

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