Everything that will be useful to parents and young musicians between lessons.
A step-by-step recorder guide for kids and adults: where to start, how long to practice, in what order to learn the notes and how to check yourself without a teacher.
A soprano recorder fingering chart with pictures: which holes to cover for every note from C to G of the second octave, sharps and flats, and differences in the German system.
How to blow into a recorder so it doesn't whistle or hiss: breath strength, the syllable “tu”, belly breathing and exercises for kids. A look at common mistakes.
Recorder notes for beginners: 26 melodies from simple songs on three notes to “Silent Night”, “Für Elise” and “Greensleeves”. Note names in order and a game for practice.
What a recorder is and how it differs from the flute. Types of recorders: sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass. How the German and Baroque systems differ.
Which recorder to buy for a beginner: soprano or alto, German or Baroque, plastic or wood. How to check a recorder before buying and how to take care of it.