Intro to Recorder

The recorder is a _________________ instrument.

• Brass

• Percussion

• String

• Woodwind

The recorder we will play is the:

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

Hold the recorder:

• LEFT hand over RIGHT

• RIGHT hand over LEFT

While sitting, remember to point the recorder at your:

• toes

• knees

• floor

• neighbor

The _______________ is the part where air enters the recorder.

• mouthpiece

• footpiece

• body

• fipple

When playing the recorder:

• whisper "tu"

• put the entire mouthpiece in your mouth

• blow as hard as you can

• make as much noise as you can

Remember: Don't blow out the...

• bubble

• candle

All the holes must _______ with the finger pads.

• seal

• remain open

Remember: Use the _________ pads.

• instrument

• finger

• lilly

• note

Each week:

• I will need to bring my recorder with me to music class.

• I will go to music without my recorder.