Rhythm
In 4/4 time, this kind of note gets one beat.
A quarter note or "ta"
"Jambo Bwana (Hakuna Matata)" is a song from this part of the world.
Africa
This hand plays the holes at the top of the recorder.
Left hand
This note is found on the bottom space of the treble clef staff.
"F"
In 4/4 time, this kind of note gets two beats
A half note ("ta-a")
Mariachi bands are popular in this part of the world.
Latin America (Mexico)
This is the proper way to blow when playing the recorder.
Gently
This note is found on the third line of the treble clef staff.
"B"
In 4/4 time, this kind of note gets three beats.
A dotted half note ("ta-a-a")
In this country, oil barrels were turned into instruments called steel pan drums.
Trinidad
When using your fingers on a recorder, you need to make sure to do this in order for it to sound right.
Cover the holes completely.
This note is found on the bottom line of the treble clef staff.
"E"
In 4/4 time, this kind of note gets four beats.
A whole note ("ta-a-a-a")
The Celtic harp, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, and bouzouki are special musical instruments in this country.
Ireland
Start a note by tapping this against the roof of your mouth.
Your tongue
This note is found on the third space, counting from the bottom, on the treble clef staff.
"C"
In 4/4 time, these notes each get half of a beat, so they are often written as a pair--two notes connected by a beam.
Eighth notes ("ti-ti")
Gamelan orchestras use lots of gongs and xylophones and are from this part of the world.
Indonesia
The kind of notes you get when you cover more holes of the recorder with your fingers.
Lower notes
This note is found on the fourth line of the treble clef staff, counting from the bottom.
"D"