Playing the Recorder Step 2: More Notes, More Music, More Fun

In this 4-week class, students will build on their basic recorder technique and music reading.  Students should already know how to hold a recorder and proper articulation.  They should be familiar with playing notes B, A, and G (or more). They should also have some familiarity with reading notes and rhythms, although this will be reviewed. This class is designed as a continuation of "Playing the Recorder: A Fun Musical Introduction for Beginners".   
Week 1: We will review playing notes B, A, and G. We will introduce C and D. We will practice reading rhythms using quarter notes, two eighths, whole notes, half notes, and rests. We will play games to help us learn or review the names of notes on the staff.
Week 2: We will learn some new songs using the notes B, A, G, C, and D. We will perform for each other, and take turns leading rhythm echos.  We will also play "Rhythm Poison", using the rhythms we have already learned.
Week 3: We will focus on playing eighth notes with clear articulation. We will explore new songs using eighth note rhythms.  We will also begin to read notes on the staff without written letters. We will play some staff note reading games, including note memory. We will introduce the notes "Low E" and "Low D".
Week 4: We will review everything that we have learned. We will play rhythm and note reading review games.  We will play through our songs together. Then, each learner will be invited to choose a song to perform for the class, if they would like.