Beginner Recorder Group! Learn the Recorder
This 9 week class teaches students the basics of the recorder, how to play, and how to read music and rhythm in a group class, live each week.
What's included
9 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The music sheets and videos used in class will be available for viewing for practice outside of the lesson. It is recommended students practice as much as possible outside of the classroom. Lessons 1 - 7 - homework includes practice of the piece covered in that weeks lesson. Lesson 8 - Practice any piece of choosing for the following performance/concert lesson.Assessment
A recording of the final piece 'Ode To Joy' can be sent for detailed feedback and guidance on the performance.Class Experience
Beginner Level
This class is a live group designed to teach everything needed to be able to play the recorder within 9 weeks. The content of lesson follows the recorder karate progression, with new notes and progressively harder songs to master in each lesson. This makes this set of classes perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to play the recorder, even if they haven't played before! The structure of the lessons include a warm up, recap of the previous lesson, the introduction of new notes/theory concepts that are then applied using a new song each week. In every lesson the song will be multiple chances for students to practice and learn the music with and without an accompanying backing track both as a group and individually. This helping to promote listening and group skills/interaction, as well as independent work. The topics that will be covered include: An introduction to the recorder, how to hold it and make a sound, how to read music and rhythm, the notes of the recorder, basic techniques, and a chance to play a selection of great songs. The final lesson will consist of a performance for everyone who would like to take part. (this lesson may go past the 30 min time, to allow all students a chance to perform) Please see the syllabus for more detail on each lesson. I hope you enjoy this course, and wish you the best on your musical journey! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, or if I can help and support you in any way.
Learning Goals
Students will begin their learning and understanding of how to play the recorder with good sound and technique, as well as the basics of being able to independently read music and play songs on their instrument.
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Recorder basics!
In this lesson, you will learn how to hold your recorder, how to make a good sound, the first notes B, A and G, and begin to learn how to read music using our first song. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Keeping time
This lesson focuses on recapping how to read and play the notes B A G, as well as further work on how to read rhythms. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
'Tuh' sounds
This lesson puts together everything learned so far, as well as adding in articulation and how to tongue notes. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The note E
This lesson introduces the note low E, where it sits on the stave, and how to play it. The lesson also introduces quaver notes and how to play them. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All content is suitable for ages 6-11
Pre-Requisites
No prior knowledge of playing the recorder or reading music is required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.
Supply List
A soprano (baroque) recorder is required
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
My experience in this area includes many years of both one to one and classroom recorder lessons in person, privately, in school internationally and in the UK, and online. Teaching students for their love of the instrument and for taking ABRSM exams
My qualifications include ABRSM theory and practical qualifications, BA hons in music and popular music, and PGCE in secondary music.Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly1x per week, 9 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-18 learners per class
