2. Introduction to the RECORDER Miss Beard Leonardtown Elementary School Grade 3

3.  Did You Know?  Recorders are  Woodwind instruments   They have been around since the 13th century and are very similar to the flute or whistle  Recorders are pretty easy to play and they have a pleasant sound.  Some recorders are made out of wood but some recorders are made of plastic… LIKE OURS!

4. recorders come in different sizes!!!

5. Garklein Tenor Soprano Great Bass

6. Parts of the Recorder Head Joint Barrel Foot Joint (Bell) Mouthpiece Window Single Tone Hole Double Tone Holes Ramp Lip

7.  How To Hold The Recorder 

8. Let’s give some of our fingers a number Wiggle each finger as you say the numbers Right HandLeft Hand Are your Recorder Fingers ready?

9. match your fingers to the holes on the recorder Hint: The thumb hole is in back. TRY THIS! Left Hand Right Hand

10. Does ‘Right Thumb’ get a number??? NONO Right Thumb doesn’t cover a hole, BUT has a different job. Uh Oh…

11. Does ‘Left Pinky’ get a number??? NONO Left Pinky doesn’t cover a hole either. BUT… Pinky gets to hang out And enjoy the music!!! Well…

12. Let’s Learn FINGERINGS for B, A and G. Try playing these three pitches on your recorder! 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 Cover the holes in RED to play each pitch. **Reminder: 0, 1, 2 and 3 are Left Hand fingers.**

13. Let’s Go To The Movies! As a Review: Let’s watch the following video. Try to remember what we’ve learned so far about the recorder!

14.  Now It’s Your Turn!  Play “Hot Cross Buns” At your own pace.

15. CONGRATULATIONS! May The Force Be With You! Activate Recorder Power NOW!