Recorder Basics
Which hand goes on top when playing the recorder?
Left
True or false: You should blow as hard as you can to make it louder.
False
What note sits on the middle line of the staff?
B
How many fingers are used for the B note?
2 (one on front, one on back)
What does a whole note look like?
A circle
What happens if you blow too hard?
It squeaks
What causes a squeaky sound?
Blowing too hard
What kind of note is shaped like a filled-in circle with a stem?
Quarter Note
Which hole does your thumb cover?
Back hole
What does a rest mean?
No note is played
What kind of instrument is a recorder?
Woodwind
What does the air do inside the recorder to make sound?
Vibrates
How many lines are on a music staff?
5
What do you use to cover holes—fingertips or finger pads?
Finger Pads
What notes did we learn on the recorder last week?
B,A,G,E
How many holes are on the recorder?
8 (7 on the front, 1 on the back)
When you play softly, how does the sound change?
It gets smoother
E,G,B,D,F & F,A,C,E
What happens to the sound when you open a hole?
Pitch gets higher
Where is the note E?
4th space or 1st line
Which finger covers the first hole on the front for the B note?
Left pointer finger
What’s one way to practice blowing softly before playing?
Saying "too"
What is the name of the sign at the beginning of the staff?
Treble Clef
What is the correct fingering for the note B?
Left thumb on back hole, left pointer on first front hole
How many beats should you hold a quarter note?
One