MusicYears 2–4Recorder

Recorder Grade 2: Technique

Extended range (low C to high D); legato and staccato; basic dynamics; breathing marks

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Hold your recorder like a magic wand. Your left hand goes on TOP, near your mouth. 🪄

  2. 2

    Which hand goes on TOP of the recorder near your mouth? 🎵

  3. 3

    Look at these two hands. The left hand is on top, just like a bird sitting on a branch. 🐦

  4. 4

    Let's make a note together — the note B! 🎶

  5. 5

    Try it yourself! Cover the holes just like we practised. 🎵

  6. 6

    What do you cover with your left thumb? 🕳️

  7. 7

    How softly should you blow into the recorder? 🌬️

Practise Recorder Grade 2: Technique with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 6–9. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.