MusicYears 7–10Recorder

Recorder Grade 6: Performance Pieces

Advanced solo and ensemble repertoire; historical performance practice

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Hold your recorder like you're holding a delicate bird — fingers curved and relaxed.

  2. 2

    Play a C note on your recorder — just cover the thumb hole and the first hole on top.

  3. 3

    Let's learn the first 3 notes of 'Hot Cross Buns' together. 🎶

  4. 4

    Try playing the first line of 'Hot Cross Buns' — B A G A B B B.

  5. 5

    Which note do you play with thumb + top 2 holes covered?

  6. 6

    Now let's add some rhythm — tap your foot to keep the beat! 🦶

  7. 7

    What do you do with your foot while playing?

Practise Recorder Grade 6: Performance Pieces with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–15. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.