MusicYears 4–6Recorder

Recorder Grade 4: Technique

Advanced articulation; thumb register for high notes; expressive dynamics; vibrato introduction

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine holding your recorder like a magic wand 🪄 — your left hand goes on top, right hand on the bottom.

  2. 2

    Which hand goes on the top of the recorder?

  3. 3

    Tap the holes you cover with your left hand — thumb and top three fingers.

  4. 4

    Let's learn to play the note B 🎵. Put your left thumb on the back hole and your left index finger on the first hole on top.

  5. 5

    How many holes does your left hand cover to play B?

  6. 6

    Now try playing A — add your left middle finger to the second hole. Tap the holes you cover.

  7. 7

    What do you add to play A instead of B?

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