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I do this by playing my recorder all the time in younger grades.Īfter students are able to sing their songs on their own, I enjoy playing along with them. We all know the recorder is tough, so it’s in the students’ best interest to build a love and excitement for the recorder which will outlast the initial frustration of the sound. I actually start this step as soon as I start seeing students in Kindergarten or even preschool. The first steps I take happen far before I begin recorders in January in 3rd grade (see below). Related Reading: Check out what a soprano recorder is. This includes specific activities to help produce a good tone.
#MEMORY NOTE RECORDER HOW TO#
In this section, I’ll go over some elements you may need for teaching how to play recorder. Beginner’s Guide To Teaching Recorder To Elementary Students It’s also important to learn how to be in a group and work together to create something awesome. Sense Of Group/Ensemble – Most groups students have been a part of at this point are competitive. This is tough, and it’s good to have students learn to do tough things.Īural Skills – Playing recorder develops the ear in a different way and transfers the musical literacy they have in a new way.Ĭoordination – The fine motor control required by recorder playing is perfect for the development of older elementary students. You have to have thought, skill, and practice to even make a single good sound, let alone play a whole song.
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Grit – Recorder is unlike any other instrument the students have likely played. Practice Skills – Learning songs on recorder requires reflection and thought that goes along with good practice (see guide below for more details). It requires the control of air and coordination with fingers. Prepares Wind Instruments – In the music world, the recorder is a perfect precursor to all wind instruments. Problem-Solving – Learning something new requires out-of-the-box thinking or problem-solving skill that can be applied to all other aspects of life. These aren’t the only benefits, but here are some you may want to throw out there to help build your cause.