How to Play a Recorder Instrument Online
The recorder is a woodwind instrument and one of the easiest to play. Many schools use recorder to introduce young students to music. The recorder can help inspire an interest in music that may extend beyond the instrument itself, leading students to a deeper study of music and learning to play other instruments. If your school doesn't offer recorder lessons or a music class, you can use the Internet to teach yourself or a child how to play the recorder with a wealth of valuable resources that make it easy for even a beginner to get started.
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Select an online recorder instruction website that offers instruction ranging from the basics of caring for your recorder to the more advanced playing techniques. You'll want to bookmark the website so you can return often as you progress in your lessons. Don't forget to use video websites such as YouTube in conjunction with text-based lessons. Watching someone demonstrate playing techniques can be an effective learning method.
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Learn how to care for your recorder first. A recorder is simple to keep clean and care for, but neglecting the instrument can hinder the instrument's playability and could result in slowing down your ability to learn. Any website that offers effective recorder lessons will begin with caring for the instrument.
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Practice holding your recorder. This is where a video might be useful. Sit straight, hold your recorder at a downward 45-degree angle, and support the instrument with the thumb of your right hand. Sitting straight helps you breathe properly. Holding the instrument properly will allow you to reach the holes without straining.
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Learn a simple scale such as the C major scale. Use a video demonstration to learn this scale. Watch the demonstration until you feel you can replicate the C major scale, then practice until you can play it correctly. You'll know you are playing correctly when the notes are solid and don't squeak.
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Learn to sight read. Learning to sight read music and understand the concepts of music theory can take years, but there are several websites you can learn from at no cost. You don't need to read music like an expert to play simple recorder sheets. A basic understanding of the treble clef and simple rhythm will be enough. Make a point of integrating sight-reading practice into your lesson plan.
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Play simple recorder songs. Video websites such as YouTube often feature videos that demonstrate playing songs on the recorder. Watching these videos and replicating what you see is an efficient way to learn to play, but use printed music as well. There is recorder music available online at no charge.
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