Recorder Playing Techniques and Maintenance

What is the correct way to produce a good sound on the recorder?

• Blow air through the nose.

• Close the holes with fingers and blow air through the mouth.

• Close the holes with fingers, place the mouthpiece between the lips, and blow air using the tongue.

• Bite the mouthpiece and blow hard.

How should your lips hold the recorder's mouthpiece?

• Bite down firmly on the mouthpiece.

• Hold it loosely with one lip.

• Hold it with both lips in a natural position without biting.

• Press the mouthpiece against your teeth.

What is the purpose of using your tongue when playing the recorder?

• To make the sound louder.

• To create a good tone by controlling airflow.

• To prevent saliva from entering the recorder.

• To change the pitch of the notes.

Which hand should be placed on the upper part of the recorder when holding it?

• Right hand.

• Left hand.

• Both hands simultaneously.

• It doesn't matter which hand.

What is the first step in cleaning a recorder?

• Wipe it with a clean cloth.

• Place it under a fan to dry.

• Disassemble it into three parts and wash in warm water.

• Store it in its case.

After washing, how should the recorder parts be dried?

• By wiping them with a wet cloth.

• By placing them in direct sunlight or under a fan.

• By boiling them in hot water.

• By shaking them vigorously.

What is the final step after drying the recorder parts?

• Reassemble it immediately.

• Wipe it with a clean cloth and store it in its case.

• Leave it disassembled.

• Apply oil to the parts.

What is the beat value of a Croset (quarter note)?

• 1/2 beat.

• 1 beat.

• 2 beats.

• 4 beats.

How many beats does a Minim (half note) represent?

• 1/2 beat.

• 1 beat.

• 2 beats.

• 4 beats.

What is the beat value of a Semi-brief (whole note)?

• 1/2 beat.

• 1 beat.

• 2 beats.

• 4 beats.