Rain, Rain, Go Away - Play That Tune - Recorder for Beginners Level 2

Completed by 14 learners

Ages 6-10

Live One-Time Class

In this one-time class students with very little or no experience will learn to play the notes to play Rain, rain, go away.

Christine R

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(101 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-6 learners per class

30 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

I believe children learn to play an instrument if they enjoy it and part of that is being able to play a recognisable song.  In this beginner 1 series of lessons students will learn the notes required to play well known songs.  The emphasis in the beginner classes  is on learning the song.  This class is suitable for beginners who are able to play B A G, this class introduces the E note which uses the bottom hand and for those learners who have completed Step 1 and/or Step 2 on the Road to Recorder Brilliance and are looking for more tunes to practice with before moving on to Step 3. (links for courses below).

It is recommended that learners have attended the one-time class Recorder - Getting Started which teaches correct posture and how to hole the recorder correctly before joining this class or understand the correct placement of hands and fingers on the recorder.

We will begin with introductions to each other and today's song; Rain, rain, go away.  We will sing the song together, checking understanding and discussing the words.
The students will follow the instruction of the teacher and a colourful on screen presentation to learn how to play the notes required for today's song.  As we learn each note we will practice blowing and begin to hear the tune grow.
Every learner will be heard individually and as a group, so the teacher can be sure that all learners have understood and can complete the tasks.
As the tune builds we will clap the rhythm and learn about the note lengths. 

Please note: playing an instrument can take time and practice.  This class will teach the techniques and notes required for the tune. Some learners will have a natural ability, however for most it will take practice after class. 

Links
Step 1 on the Road to Recorder Brilliance.
https://outschool.com/classes/i-can-play-recorder-step-1-on-the-road-to-recorder-brilliance-yvyiDlsW?usid=xWsYm0n8&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Step 2 on the Road to Recorder Brilliance
https://outschool.com/classes/i-can-play-recorder-step-2-on-the-road-to-recorder-brilliance-fqe0Xoxu?usid=xWsYm0n8&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Learning Goals

By the end of this class learners will understand how to hold their recorder and position their fingers correctly.  They will have learned the fingering to be able to play notes A G E.  Learners will have been shown the techniques to be able to play the tune, however it may take more practice after class to perfect these techniques. 

This class does not teach how to read music, these classes are aimed at giving children an introduction to their recorder and an instantly accessible way to play tunes.  If you would like to learn to read music, look out for my other classes coming soon.

Other Details

Supply List

Learners must have a recorder for this class.  A recorder can be bought very inexpensively from most toy stores, music stores or online stores.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Christine R

Joined August, 2020

5.0

101reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been learning and playing music since I was a small girl.  I play piano, flute, saxophone, guitar and of course the recorder.  I have played in bands and have also worked in a recording studio where I frequently played on backing tracks for singers.  I have taught in English High Schools for many years covering a wide range of subjects but specialising in music.