Starting the recorder: what you need to know | Team Recorder

Are you thinking of learning the recorder? Here are some useful things to know before you get started! From names of instruments to learning to read notes, from books to practice. Before you start with these things, I'll help clear up some confusion first!

Beginners - what do you want to know?
More experienced players - what do you wish you had known when you started?
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/// TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:20 Family of instruments: difference between soprano, alto and tenor
01:11 the alto is read differently
01:53 getting the right book
02:10 differences in language
02:54 how to play the notes
03:42 what size is my recorder?
04:42 german vs. baroque
05:07 can you use an old recorder?
06:21 follow a method or random pieces of music?
07:17 you don’t have to learn it all at once!
07:52 learning sheet music… or another way?
09:05 combining different ways of learning
09:42 practice routine – how much?
10:38 how to practice and improve
11:15 coming back to a piece later
11:55 is it too hard or easy?
12:56 the tongue! / articulation
13:36 rest!
13:55 the recorder is cool :p

/// LINKS TO HELPFUL TEAM RECORDER VIDEOS
All the notes on the recorder
   • How to play ALL the notes on the reco...  
Which book to buy – alto
   • RECORDER BOOKS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS  
Which book to buy – soprano/tenor
   • Which SOPRANO/TENOR recorder book to ...  
German vs. Baroque
   • German vs Baroque recorders? Which is...  
Which plastic recorder to buy
   • Choosing a PLASTIC recorder! | Team R...  
How to read music
   • How to READ MUSIC | Team Recorder  
How to practice
   • Tutorial: HOW TO PRACTICE  
Recorder basics playlist – get started with these 8 videos
   • A brief HISTORY OF THE RECORDER! | Te...