3. Posture: From the ground up Feet flat on the floor Feet flat on the floor Bottom on the edge of the seat Bottom on the edge of the seat Spine Straight Spine Straight Head up Head up One example of not such great posture!

4. Parts of the Recorder Mouthpiece Body End piece

5. How to Hold the Recorder Left hand on top Left hand on top Right hand on the bottom Right hand on the bottom Make sure to completely cover the finger holes Make sure to completely cover the finger holes

6. Making a sound Place mouthpiece gently on bottom lip, use upper lip to completely cover the tip of the mouthpiece. Make sure no air can escape!! Gently, very gently, blow air into the recorder.

7. Science of Sound Several factors contribute to the type of sound an instrument makes. Several factors contribute to the type of sound an instrument makes. Material: plastic, metal, wood, brass Material: plastic, metal, wood, brass Length: short, long Length: short, long How it’s played: strike, force of air, pluck, strum, etc. How it’s played: strike, force of air, pluck, strum, etc. Even temperature can make a difference! Even temperature can make a difference!

8. Playing Notes on the Recorder B, third line note, treble clef; left hand, thumb on thumb hole, first finger on first hole B, third line note, treble clef; left hand, thumb on thumb hole, first finger on first hole A, second space note, treble clef; same as B, but add the second finger A, second space note, treble clef; same as B, but add the second finger G, second line note, treble clef; same as A but add the third finger G, second line note, treble clef; same as A but add the third finger

9. Let’s Make Music! Enjoy your performance!!