High C' and D'
The next note we are going to learn is High C (sometimes written as C' to show that it is an Octave higher than Middle C).
To play C' place your Left Middle Finger onto the Second hole. Your Left Thumb will need to cover the thumb hole. Make sure that both holes are covered completely other wise the note will sound 'sick'.
Gently blow air into the mouthpiece of the recorder to play the note. You might need to blow a little bit stronger for this note as there are more finger holes open meaning that there is less things for the air and sound to vibrate and bounce off of.
Your right thumb should be supporting the recorder the same way as it does when you play G, A and B.
To play C' place your Left Middle Finger onto the Second hole. Your Left Thumb will need to cover the thumb hole. Make sure that both holes are covered completely other wise the note will sound 'sick'.
Gently blow air into the mouthpiece of the recorder to play the note. You might need to blow a little bit stronger for this note as there are more finger holes open meaning that there is less things for the air and sound to vibrate and bounce off of.
Your right thumb should be supporting the recorder the same way as it does when you play G, A and B.
This is High D (written as D' as it is an Octave higher than Low D).
D' is one of the trickier notes to play as we only use ONE FINGER to play it and NO THUMB!
To play D' the only hole you cover is the Second Hole on the recorder with your Left Middle Finger. You DO NOT put your Thumb on the Thumb hole. Your Right Thumb will need to support the recorder in its usual spot. The fingering is the same as a C' but you just don't have the Thumb on
To play D' blow the same amount of air through your instrument as you did for C'.
D' is hard to play because it is very easy for your recorder to slip and roll if you are not supporting it properly with your Right Thumb. It might take you a while to get used to this position so keep practicing and don't give up!
D' is one of the trickier notes to play as we only use ONE FINGER to play it and NO THUMB!
To play D' the only hole you cover is the Second Hole on the recorder with your Left Middle Finger. You DO NOT put your Thumb on the Thumb hole. Your Right Thumb will need to support the recorder in its usual spot. The fingering is the same as a C' but you just don't have the Thumb on
To play D' blow the same amount of air through your instrument as you did for C'.
D' is hard to play because it is very easy for your recorder to slip and roll if you are not supporting it properly with your Right Thumb. It might take you a while to get used to this position so keep practicing and don't give up!