Fingerings
Show me the fingering for the pitch "B".
1st hole on top;
Hole on Back
What is the correct angle of holding our recorders?
45 degree angle down from your mouth towards your chin.
The recorder is from which family of instruments?
The Woodwind Family.
When holding the recorder, which hand goes on top?
Left
How do you get better at playing an instrument?
Practice!!
Show me the fingering for the pitch "A".
First 2 holes on top;
Hole on Back.
What is the proper way of sitting in our chairs when performing the recorder?
Sit straight up, feet on the floor.
What are the recorders we play made out of?
Plastic
What are two reasons that are recorder may squeak by accident?
To far into our mouths,
Air is too fast (cold).
If you are really strong with a piece of music, but not so strong with another, which one would be more effective to practice?
The one you're weaker on.
Show me the fingering for the pitch "G".
Three holes on top;
Hole on Back
Where does our right hand thumb go?
On the back of the recorder, about 2 inches below our other thumb.
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When blowing on the recorder what should we NOT use to blow into the recorder??
Our cheeks, birthday candles air
When moving from the pitch "B" to "A", do we remove a finger off of the first hole on top?
No.
What do we do after clapping and counting the notes? ( This is before we start playing the recorder)
Sing and finger
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When changing from the pitch "G" to the pitch "B", what do we do with our fingers?
Lift up bottom 2 fingers so only top hole is covered along with hole on back.
What should never touch the recorder?
Teeth!
What happens when we blow too hard into a recorder?
We hear a "tweety bird", a really high pitched squeak!
When playing the recorder, should we blow soup or blow birthday candles?
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What do we do in class to learn the rhythm (how long the notes are)?
Clap and count!
When changing from the pitch "B" to "A", do we add or subtract a finger?
Add finger on top of second hole from top.
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Why is it considered bad posture when we are hunched over trying to play the recorder?
It restricts our lungs from taking a deep breath.
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Can you name another instrument from the Woodwind family?
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Piccolo, Bassoon, Oboe, etc.
How should we separate our notes while playing, with air or with our tongues?
Our tongues!
Should you practice every day when learning an instrument or at least once a week?
Everyday!