All you have to do to sound a B is to cover the back hole with your left thumb and the very first hole (closest to your body) with your left index finger. Imagine you are saying “doot” or “dud” as you play the note – this will help give your notes a clear beginning and end.Īt this point you’re ready to play your first note. Each note you play should start and stop with your tongue. Your tongue is the most important tool you have to play the recorder. Focus on breathing from your diaphragm, not your mouth – this will help you keep the sound consistent. Try to produce a smooth, consistent air flow to get a more musical sound – this is one of the most difficult, but important techniques to focus on as you begin to learn the recorder. Don’t blow too hard or it will sound very harsh and unpleasant. Next, blow into the recorder and see what kind of sound you get. Hold it gently between your lips and balance with your fingers – don’t bite the mouthpiece or touch it to your teeth. Make sure the side of the mouthpiece with the hole is facing upwards (towards your face). Your left hand should be positioned closest to your body. Like all woodwinds, the sound produced is heavily influenced by how the instrument interacts with your mouth and hands. Once you have your recorder, the next step is making sure you’re holding it properly.
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