How do I teach my child to play the recorder?
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How do I teach my child to play the recorder?
Some tips for working with your kids:
- Just jump in.
- Buy a good practice book.
- Play along with them.
- Have the kids practice in their room, with the door closed, and call them out for occasional concerts.
- Teach the kids to sit up straight, hold their recorders carefully, and blow gently.
What age should you start learning the recorder?
If you start a child on the recorder at the age of five, it can take as long as one and a half to two years to develop this co-ordination, during which time they can get very bored and frustrated. If you start them at age six and a half to seven this same process usually takes three to six months.
Can I learn an instrument on my own?
You can learn any instrument on your own. Once you can make it produce a sound [1], all you have to do is mess around until you can make it do what you want. The standard way to teach an instrument is based around the idea that time is the limiting factor and you should be spending it as efficiently as possible.
How to play “C” on recorder?
Make sure you cover all the holes on the recorder with your fingers, including the one on the back with your thumb. Then blow lightly like you’re cooling soup. Voila! You’re playing the lowest note a recorder can play, which happens to be a “C”. Now, remove all your fingers except the thumb on the back and blow a little harder. That’s the high “C”.
How to teach a child to play a recorder?
It’s the best of both worlds. When it comes time to actually play recorders, the first thing I approach is posture. If you’re someone who has them sit on the floor a lot, that’s OK. Just discuss with them the importance of sitting up straight and how poor posture affects their breathing and coordination.
How to master the recorder?
Mastering the Basics 1. Practice blowing into the recorder. Blow into the recorder to get an idea of how it will sound. You will need to blow… 2. Learn the correct tonguing technique. When playing a note on the recorder, you should start and stop the sound with… 3. Play your first note. The
How to play recorder like a pro?
Blowing softly with a steady stream of air is one of the most difficult but important techniques as you begin to play recorder. If you blow too hard, you will produce a sharp, unpleasant sound. Blow more gently in order to produce a musical sound. Breathe from the diaphragm and make sure you blow evenly.