Take off on the Recorder, in One Day
In this one time course, students will learn how to hold the recorder, breathing technique, what 'tonguing' the notes means, and how to play at least 3 basic notes.
Hannah VW
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is a one-session jump-start for new recorder players; no prior experience is needed. We will cover breathing, stream of air, dividing the air into separate notes with our tongue, how to hold the recorder, the letter names and how to play ~3 basic notes, and ideas to continue learning the recorder on your own. As time permits we will try some basic songs like 'Hot Cross Buns' and 'Miss Mary Mack'. This is the perfect class for someone who just wants to try out the instrument before committing to a longer class or continuing on as a self-taught student. The skill of playing recorder is an excellent preparation for those who might want to play clarinet or saxophone someday. Students will have plenty of opportunity to try out the skills as we go, listening to and imitating the teacher's playing. This class will focus on playing the recorder, not music notation (reading or writing) skills.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to correctly hold the recorder and produce the notes G, A, B with a good tone and tonguing.
Other Details
Supply List
Each student will need to have their own "Baroque" (not German) fingering recorder. Yamaha or Aulos are reliable quality brands for beginners and many other brands are fine as well. They are available from music stores and online. If your family already owns a recorder here is how to tell if it is Baroque or German fingering: a German-fingering recorder has hole five (counting from the top) which is smaller than hole four, whereas Baroque recorders have hole four which is smaller than hole five.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, My name is Mrs. VW.
I teach music and other classes on Outschool.
I have experience teaching orchestra, band, choir and general music in school classrooms and for private groups such as home school and fine arts organizations. I have over 15 years of experience teaching private instrument lessons, mainly string instruments and piano.
Our world is full of beauty and I love helping others tune in to notice, create and share beautiful things.
When I'm not teaching or creating music, I enjoy reading and learning new things!
Note:
If you are thinking of purchasing a string instrument in preparation for a class, you are welcome to message me about good quality but still affordable recommendations. Buying a too-cheap and poorly made 'violin shaped object' off Amazon or other sellers can result in frustrations with an instrument that breaks, is hard to tune, hard to play etc.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class
