F, E and D
The next note we are going to learn how to play is F. To play F we need to use both of our hands.
Our Left hand is covering the first 3 holes and the Thumb Hole as if we were playing a G.
Our Right Hand will do the following:
1 - Right Index Finger covers the 4th Hole.
Slip a Hole
2 - Right Ring Finger covers the 6th hole (Both Big and Little holes)
3 - Right Pinky covers the holes on the foot joint.
Your Right Thumb will support the recorder as it does when you play G, A and B.
It is important with this note to make sure that your fingers are covering the holes completely. Air may escape from the smaller hole if your fingers do not cover the holes completely, causing the note to either sound flat or squeak.
Make sure that your fingers are relaxed. This position may feel awkward at first but once you are used to having your fingers in the right spots it will become easier and feel more comfortable.
To play F blow air gently through the mouthpiece. Remember if you over blow the note will squeak.
Our Left hand is covering the first 3 holes and the Thumb Hole as if we were playing a G.
Our Right Hand will do the following:
1 - Right Index Finger covers the 4th Hole.
Slip a Hole
2 - Right Ring Finger covers the 6th hole (Both Big and Little holes)
3 - Right Pinky covers the holes on the foot joint.
Your Right Thumb will support the recorder as it does when you play G, A and B.
It is important with this note to make sure that your fingers are covering the holes completely. Air may escape from the smaller hole if your fingers do not cover the holes completely, causing the note to either sound flat or squeak.
Make sure that your fingers are relaxed. This position may feel awkward at first but once you are used to having your fingers in the right spots it will become easier and feel more comfortable.
To play F blow air gently through the mouthpiece. Remember if you over blow the note will squeak.
E is the next note we will learn how to play. It follows on from all the previous notes and is one of the easiest lower notes to play.
Your Left Hand needs to be in the G position (that is first 3 holes and Thumb covered).
With your Right hand do the following:
1 - Place your Right Index Finger on the 4th Hole.
2 - Place your Right Middle Finger on the 5th Hole.
Your Right Thumb will be supporting the recorder.
Make sure you have a good seal over the holes to stop air from escaping.
Once your fingers are in position bring the recorder to your mouth and gently blow air through the instrument to produce your E note.
Your Left Hand needs to be in the G position (that is first 3 holes and Thumb covered).
With your Right hand do the following:
1 - Place your Right Index Finger on the 4th Hole.
2 - Place your Right Middle Finger on the 5th Hole.
Your Right Thumb will be supporting the recorder.
Make sure you have a good seal over the holes to stop air from escaping.
Once your fingers are in position bring the recorder to your mouth and gently blow air through the instrument to produce your E note.
The next note we are going to learn is Low D. The D fingering is fairly easy as it flows on from the E.
Place your fingers in position as if you were going to play an E (see above).
Then place your Right Ring Finger over the Double 6th Hole (the hole with One Big and One Small). Make sure you cover both holes with your finger. There needs to be a tight seal around this hole as air can escape easily if you are not covering the holes properly. If air escapes your note will sound flat or may even squeak.
Your Right Thumb, as always, is supporting the recorder.
Once you are ready bring your recorder to your mouth and blow gently into the instrument. You might need to blow a little bit softer than you did for the E as Low Notes do not need as much air as higher notes. If you blow too hard and fast the note will squeak.
Place your fingers in position as if you were going to play an E (see above).
Then place your Right Ring Finger over the Double 6th Hole (the hole with One Big and One Small). Make sure you cover both holes with your finger. There needs to be a tight seal around this hole as air can escape easily if you are not covering the holes properly. If air escapes your note will sound flat or may even squeak.
Your Right Thumb, as always, is supporting the recorder.
Once you are ready bring your recorder to your mouth and blow gently into the instrument. You might need to blow a little bit softer than you did for the E as Low Notes do not need as much air as higher notes. If you blow too hard and fast the note will squeak.