Are you thinking of learning the recorder? Here are some useful things to know before you get started! From names of instruments to learning to read notes, from books to practice. Before you start with these things, I'll help clear up some confusion first!
Beginners - what do you want to know?
More experienced players - what do you wish you had known when you started?
Leave it in the comments!
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/// TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:20 Family of instruments: difference between soprano, alto and tenor
01:11 the alto is read differently
01:53 getting the right book
02:10 differences in language
02:54 how to play the notes
03:42 what size is my recorder?
04:42 german vs. baroque
05:07 can you use an old recorder?
06:21 follow a method or random pieces of music?
07:17 you don’t have to learn it all at once!
07:52 learning sheet music… or another way?
09:05 combining different ways of learning
09:42 practice routine – how much?
10:38 how to practice and improve
11:15 coming back to a piece later
11:55 is it too hard or easy?
12:56 the tongue! / articulation
13:36 rest!
13:55 the recorder is cool :p
/// LINKS TO HELPFUL TEAM RECORDER VIDEOS
All the notes on the recorder
https://youtu.be/z4tLQ09_YZE
Which book to buy – alto
https://youtu.be/fceKR4x6Zw4
Which book to buy – soprano/tenor
https://youtu.be/CWSEfvLfP9U
German vs. Baroque
https://youtu.be/5YYR1JMGlGM
Which plastic recorder to buy
https://youtu.be/ofSYOBn2HWc
How to read music
https://youtu.be/F3eD-I_oTJQ
How to practice
https://youtu.be/d5IEjBZFGso
Recorder basics playlist – get started with these 8 videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDnLgkeyBro&list=PLlyeilcDW7jqN_pqyEw5l0Uu55nW8GRwr