Recorder Karate PDF
Recorder Karate PDF
Recorder Karate PDF
to
Play
the
Recorder
(Book 1)
Name: _________________
Grade: _____
Teacher: ________________
Helpful Hints for Playing the Recorder
1) Hold your body straight and relaxed.
2) Left hand is on top.
3) In playing the recorder, fingers are numbered, starting with the
index finger: 1, 2, 3. The left thumb covers the thumb hole at the
back.
4) Use the pads of your fingers, not the fingertips.
5) Place the mouthpiece between the lips.
6) Start each note by saying doo. (Tonguing)
7) Breath deeply, filling your lungs, using the diaphragm to draw the
breath in.
Check!! Are you covering the thumbhole with your left thumb?
Are you covering the first hole at the front with your first
finger on your left hand?
Are you covering the holes with the pads of your fingers
and not the tops?
Are you saying doo and blowing gently?
Websites To Visit
Listening Examples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rccp8KcpyI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItegAIhQdt8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3OyxfUrxU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD0u9irELbo&feature=related
About Recorders
How Tos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHk0815iB6U&feature=fvw
Fingering Chart
http://www.hrs.hampshire.org.uk/finger/cfinger.html
Recorder Karate
WHITE
Hot Cross Buns (BAG)
YELLOW
Gently Sleep (BAG)
GREEN
Its Raining (EGA)
BROWN
Amazing Grace (DEGABD)
For Extra Help & PlayAlongs:
http://independence.fhsd.k12.mo.us/music/OdeJoy.htm