Get Ready for Recorders!

As fourth graders prepare to begin their work on recorder, we took a trip outside to blow bubbles!  We discussed the best kind of air to use when playing the recorder.  We tried blowing bubbles in different ways.  If you use fast, cool air, you end up with lots of tiny bubbles.  If we transferred this air to the recorder, we would get a loud, squeaky sound.  Warm, slow air produces one or two big bubbles.  This is the kind of air we should be using to get the best sound on the recorder.  Then, students had plenty of time outside to practice blowing big bubbles!

We went back inside to learn some new notes on the recorder when we were done.  We imagined blowing big bubbles and had a beautiful sound!

Recorders will be living at school this year so they are always ready for us to use.  If you would like to purchase a recorder for your child to use at home, look online for a Yamaha recorder.  They are easy to play and make a nice sound.  This is not required, but some students do like to practice at home.