Recorders: return to playing (taster)

About this course

The course combines tutor explanations and demonstrations with individual practice, group playing, class discussion, aural work and music theory. Participants will work on recorder fingering, breathing, articulation and intonation, then apply these skills to unison playing and parts within a small ensemble. The repertoire covers several styles and includes music using keys with up to two sharps or flats. Sessions also address notation, scales and interpreting different types of recorder music.

What you'll learn

• Extend the range of notes played on the recorder
• Apply controlled breathing and tongued or slurred articulation
• Adjust intonation when playing alone or with others
• Perform a part within an ensemble piece
• Recognise and perform recorder music in different styles
• Read and interpret music notation

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have studied recorder for at least a year, can play at approximately Grade 1 or 2 standard, or have played previously and want to resume. Participants will need to follow instructions in English and take part in both individual practice and group playing.

• Suitable for people returning to recorder after a break
• Includes both solo work and playing with others
• Requires participants to follow spoken instructions in English

Before you go

• Bring your own descant and/or treble recorder.
• Bring a notebook, pencil and eraser.