Recorders

Named by a Scribe The instrument has been known by its modern name at least since the 14th century. Grove's Dictionary reports the earliest use of the word recorder was in the household of the Earl of Derby (later to become King Henry IV) in 1388.Earl of Derby King Henry IV The name originates from the use of the word ricordare especiale, which means "remember" in Italian. Up to the 18th century, the instrument was called flauto in Italian, the language used in writing music, whereas the instrument we today call the flute was called traverso. This has led to some pieces of music occasionally being mistakenly performed on the flauto traverso (transverse flute) rather than on the recorder. The instrument has been known by its modern name at least since the 14th century. Grove's Dictionary reports the earliest use of the word recorder was in the household of the Earl of Derby (later to become King Henry IV) in 1388.Earl of Derby King Henry IV The name originates from the use of the word ricordare especiale, which means "remember" in Italian. Up to the 18th century, the instrument was called flauto in Italian, the language used in writing music, whereas the instrument we today call the flute was called traverso. This has led to some pieces of music occasionally being mistakenly performed on the flauto traverso (transverse flute) rather than on the recorder.

Barocke Blockflöten

Recorders 1.Left hand on top 2.Cover hole(s) completely 3.Blow softly 1.Left hand on top 2.Cover hole(s) completely 3.Blow softly

Recorders Echo “Stacks” “Stacks”

“Indian Chant” by Ed Sueta “Indian Chant” by Ed Sueta

CREATE Assignment: Write a short tune for beginner recorder players. Solo or duet. This should go with your book. Titles can make or break a piece. Put this image on your blog and tell us how it fits with your book. Add a behavioral Add a behavioral objective. It should relate to performing. CREATE Assignment: Write a short tune for beginner recorder players. Solo or duet. This should go with your book. Titles can make or break a piece. Put this image on your blog and tell us how it fits with your book. Add a behavioral Add a behavioral objective. It should relate to performing. Recorders