Recorder Grade 5: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Hold your recorder like a precious 🥚 — gentle fingers, relaxed thumbs, and a soft breath.

2. 2

   What kind of breath should you use on your recorder?

3. 3

   Tap the note B on your screen — left thumb covers the back hole, left index finger covers the top front hole.

4. 4

   Let's play a gentle B together. Follow these steps:

5. 5

   Now try the note A — add your left middle finger to the second hole down.

6. 6

   Which finger covers the second hole for note A?

7. 7

   What should your fingers feel like on the recorder?