RECORDER QUESTIONS
What instrument are we learning about?
Recorder
What note do you play if you cover the back hole and the first hole on the front?
B
What are the letters of the musical Alphabet?
ABCDEFG
Do we have chipmunk cheeks when we play?
NO!
What instrument family does the recorder belong too?
Woodwinds
What note do you play if you cover the back hole and the first and second holes on the front of the recorder?
A
What happens when we reach G in the musical Alphabet?
We restart!
Which musical king had a collection of recorders
King Henry the 8th
Leaks can cause what?
Squeaks
How many holes do you have to cover to play B?
2 (One in the back and one on the front)
What comes after E in the Musical Alphabet?
F
How many pieces can the recorder come in?
1, 2 or 3
How many holes do you have to cover to play the A note?
3 (one on the back and the first 2 on the front)
What comes before C in the musical Alphabet?
B
what 2 things might make your recorder squeak? (HINT: TWO ANSWERS!!!)
1. blowing too hard 3. not covering the holes tight enough with your fingers DOUBLE POINTS!!!! (800 POINTS!)
What is the Fipple?
The top part of the recorder
How many holes does the recorder have altogether?
8 (1 in the back / 7 in the front)
What is an Octave? Example: A to another A
Its the same note but skips to a note that is higher.
What is the first thing you should do before playing the recorder?
Warm it up