Playing the recorder professionally demands a great deal of practice. This attitude is not entirely wrong, since one can indeed learn elementary music making with the recorder, but it neglects the fact that the recorder has many other possibilities. Its technique is also easy to grasp as the movement of the fingers corresponds to high and low notes (lifting for higer notes, placing for lower notes).Īll these advantages mislead people into thinking that the recorder is no more than a beginners‘ instrument which can easily be mastered in two years and that it merely serves as a preparation for a ”proper“ instrument. The instrument is suitable for children aged 5 or 6 years, although some fingering especially of the lower notes could still be difficult.Ĭompared to other instruments, the recorder has further advantages: one can purchase a good, simple instrument without too much expense, the instrument does not require electricity and is generally made from wood – a natural material. The soprano is small and easily manageable for small hands. Unlike a violin, a guitar, a piano, a harp or a percussion, it does not take up much room in one‘s luggage when visiting friends, going to school or on holiday. The instrument is made out of a solid material and is easy to take care of. The recorder also has the advantage that the sound is produced by breathing and thus is related to singing. With instruments such as the clarinet, the oboe, the violin or the trumpet, the first steps cost far more time and effort. The advantage of the recorder is, that without too much difficulty, one can produce a tone that will sound reasonably good.
#Simple recorder score how to#
For anyone who would like to learn how to read music and make their first acquaintance with music making, it is a good idea to start with the recorder. The recorder is particularly suitable as an instrument for beginners.
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