Recorder Basics (Ages 6 - 8) | Small Online Class for Ages 6-8

Recorder Basics (Ages 6 - 8)

In this one time class we will learn the basics of playing the recorder, including proper finger placement, mouth placement, and breathing and air support.

166 total reviews for this teacher

15 reviews for this class

Completed by 36 learners

25 minutes

per class

Meets once

6-8

year olds

3-5

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

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Fri Jun 3

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Friday
7pm - 7:25pm

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Description

Class Experience

In this one time class we will learn the basics of the recorder. This will include finger placement, mouth & tongue placement, and breathing & air support. We will begin the class talking about the different parts of the recorder. We will practice finger positions without the recorder and then with the recorder without playing, to help learners increase their finger dexterity. After we have practiced finger positioning, we will have a couple of tongue exercises to practice proper tongue...

Learners will become familiar with the recorder.
Learners will learn proper finger placement.
Learners will learn proper mouth and tongue placement.
Learners will learn proper breathing techniques.
Learners will play three notes.

Learners will need to bring a recorder to class. We will be learning soprano recorder, so please be sure your learner's recorder is a soprano recorder. It is also important that the recorder be 2 or 3 pieces so that we can practice with just the head joint for mouth & tongue and breathing exercises, and just the bottom section for fingering exercises. Please let me know if you have any questions about recorder type.

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

25 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Adult help would be helpful for young learners just starting on the recorder. They often need help placing their fingers in the correct places and covering the finger holes.

Teacher

Meredith Smith

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

Educator. Learner. Wanderlust

166 total reviews

196 completed classes

About Me

Ciao ciao! 
I'm Ms. Meredith and I live in northeastern Massachusetts. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I hope to motivate others, especially young learners, to become lifelong learners as well! I aim to encourage young learners to...