Recorder Grade 6: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're holding a recorder 🎵. Your fingers need to dance lightly over the holes, not press too hard!

2. 2

   How should your fingers feel when covering the holes?

3. 3

   Practice covering the top three holes: left thumb, left index, and left middle finger. Tap each hole gently in order.

4. 4

   Let's play a note — B (the note with just your left thumb and index finger).

5. 5

   Now try playing A: cover the thumb, index, and middle finger holes. Tap each hole in order to check.

6. 6

   Which fingers do you use to play the note A?

7. 7

   What should you do with your breath to get a clear sound?