Parts of the Recorder

What kind of recorder are we playing in class?

• Voice recorder

• Soprano recorder

• Alto recorder

• Saxophone

What are the THREE main parts of the recorder?

Hint: there are THREE correct answers

• Head joint

• Knee joint

• Body/Middle Joint

• Foot Joint

Label the main parts of the recorder:

a

b

c

Elbow Joint

Knee Joint

Head Joint

Foot Joint

Body Joint

How should we blow when playing the recorder?

• with soft, warm air

• with strong, hard air

Label the remaining parts of the recorder

a

b

c

d

e

Mouthpiece

Tone Hole

Window

Double Tone Hole

Thumb hole