RECORDER TIME! It is that time of year again, when 4th and 5th graders begin on recorder. All 4th graders and Ranch 5th graders will be staring out with letter B, and Simonton 5th graders will be reviewing letters B, A, G and E. Special thanks goes to the Ranch PTO, who are purchasing the recorders for Ranch students.
There are a couple of key points to remember when playing recorder:
* Hold the instrument in the LEFT hand, always!
* Press fingers firmly and completely over the holes. After just a few minutes, you should have "donut holes" on your fingers.
* Play the instrument with slow, soft air, as though you are fogging up a mirror.
* Each note begins with the tongue pressed lightly against the opening of the mouthpiece.
