What are some songs on the recorder?

1. What is an easy song to play on the recorder?
2. Is a recorder easy to play?
3. WHAT IS F on the recorder?
4. How many notes are on a recorder?
5. What is a recorder in music?
6. Is recorder a serious instrument?
7. Why does my recorder squeak?
8. Can a recorder sound good?

What is an easy song to play on the recorder?

Here are my favorite beginner recorder tunes: Hot Cross Buns. Go To Sleep. Au Clair De La Lune.

Is a recorder easy to play?

Compared to other instruments, the recorder is relatively easy to play, making it a great first instrument for kids or novice musicians. They come in many different colors and sizes to fit you. Recorders are a good stepping stone to harder blowing instruments that are held vertically, such as oboe or clarinet.

WHAT IS F on the recorder?

Playing F on recorder is tricky because of the difficult fingering and how it's the first descending note to use the right hand. ... You play F on recorder by covering: Left-hand thumb. Left hand 1, 2, 3 on the top 3 holes. Right hand 4, (skip 5), 6 and 7.

How many notes are on a recorder?

The range of a recorder is about two octaves. A skilled player can extend this and can typically play chromatically over two octaves and a fifth.

What is a recorder in music?

The recorder is a family of woodwind musical instruments in the group known as internal duct flutes—flutes with a whistle mouthpiece, also known as fipple flutes. ... Recorders are made in various sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to various vocal ranges.

Is recorder a serious instrument?

For most of us, a plastic recorder was the first musical instrument we encountered back in elementary school, and for that reason it's something we tend to think of as a childhood toy. However, the recorder is actually a serious instrument, with a rich history that goes back to ancient times.

Why does my recorder squeak?

Generally, there are three main culprits of the squeak: Fingers, Air and Bubbles. Leaky fingers are the most common cause of squeaks. ... Also, (according to the size of your hand), the tips of your fingers will reach, or possible hang over the side your recorder. Sometimes, squeaks occur when changing notes.

Can a recorder sound good?

Unfortunately, it is a very easy instrument to play badly. However, if it's taught well it can sound beautiful even at a very elementary stage. ... Children in our pre-instrumental classes have a chance to hear a wide variety of different instruments before they choose which they would like to learn.