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LEARN RECORDER

Playing recorder in rhythm

Play for one beat, hold for two; listen to the rests too.

Instrument
Recorder
Suggested grade
Grades 2–4 (age 7–10)
Level
Intermediate
Duration
about 6 min
Lesson type
Recorder practice
Notes
C5–D6
Tempo
66 BPM

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Learning goal

Match breath duration and note onset to a rhythm.

Prior knowledge

Previous recorder lessons.

Teacher note

Clap first, then blow. Timing feedback is practice guidance, not an ability test. Slow listening is available.

Lesson steps

  1. Hold G for one beat.
  2. Hold A for two beats.
  3. Play after the count-in; stop blowing during the rest.

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