for 4 classes
Reaching Higher for Recorder (Soprano Recorder Only)
Completed by 34 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
Sandra Girouard
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(399 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
3-6 learners per class
25 min
What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students should practice each class's songs for a few minutes daily in class to prepare for the next week's class.Assessment
Because this is a music class, students will be expected to play so that the teacher can hear and adapt the class activities to support continued progress.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
This is a course for students who are comfortable playing the notes B, A, and G (left-hand fingerings) and may have had some exposure to using the right hand to play lower notes (not required). In each class meeting, we will practice playing new songs that involve a greater range of the instrument. Song in this class will use B, A, and G, and expand the student's playing range to include the next two higher pitches, C (third space on the staff) and D (fourth line on the staff). These notes, high C and high D, are also fingered using the left hand, like G, A, and B. This expansion of range will naturally lead to the development of greater breath control, a wider variety of songs to learn, and increased facility of fingering. Although it's not a primary focus of the class, each meeting will include review and instruction in basic music reading skills as well as instrument care. Class size is small to ensure that all students have ample opportunities to participate actively and interact with the teacher. Learning activities will leverage young children's natural inclination to move and channel that to support successfully playing. Simple games, songs, and chants will be used to help the students learn naturally and enjoyably. I have loved playing the recorder for years, and I'm excited to share this fun and versatile instrument with you!
Learning Goals
Students will continue working with songs that use the pitches B, A, and G, high C and high D.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Your child should practice each song a few times each day to build comfort with both how to blow through the recorder (not too hard, not too soft - we cover this in class), and finger placement. This can be as little as fifteen minutes per day. Focused in practice is more important than quantity of time at this point. Students should practice new songs first, then quickly review previously learned songs as well.
Supply List
The student will need a soprano recorder with Baroque fingering. Many soprano recorders are available very inexpensively. However, there are also some very poor quality recorders available in discount stores. Here is an example that is both inexpensive AND a good quality recorder: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YRS-23Y-Soprano-Recorder-Natural/dp/B0014ZG676/ref=sr_1_2?crid=11N04FCX7BMAM&dchild=1&keywords=soprano+recorder+for+kids&qid=1589145736&sprefix=soprano+re%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-2 Music (songs) will be provided by the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Sandra Girouard
Joined April, 2020
4.9
399reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Mrs. Girouard has played in recorder ensembles in both college and community groups and has taught recorder to students for many years, both individually and in ensembles. She loves playing all types of recorders, although she mostly plays soprano and alto recorder.
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