RECORDER KARATE
On this page, I will be posting your weekly song(s) and resources for recorder. As you complete/master your song(s), you may be eligible to earn a belt. If you would like to earn your belt, please record your playing and submit it via e-mail. |
Steps to Earn a Belt
√ Each new piece introduces a new note, new rhythm or a new musical term. Check the bottom of the page for new information. √ Look for the new notes, rhythm, or musical term in the piece of music. √ Clap and count the rhythm using syllables (1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & etc.) √ Clap and speak the note names (B-A-G etc.) in rhythm. √ "Chinger" (finger the notes with the recorder on your chin) and say or sing the note names in rhythm. √ Play the notes in rhythm. Start slow and increase in speed later. √ Play for your belt ONLY after you have learned the piece. √ I use the following grading rubric. You must get a 5, 4, or 3 to earn your belt. Grade Description 5 Plays with very few mistakes and good tone & rhythm 4 Plays with a few mistakes in pitches or rhythm 3 Plays with several mistakes in pitches or rhythm 2 Plays with many mistakes in pitches or rhythm 1 Plays with many mistakes in pitches or rhythm, poor tone, many starts and stops, and/or seems very unsure of fingerings |
Week 4 (Green Belt)
1. New Note: E
Left Hand: Cover the hole at the back with your thumb and the top three holes with your pointer, middle finger and ring finger. Right Hand: Support the back of the instrument (about in middle/behind the 4th hole) with your thumb. Cover the 4th and 5th holes (from the top) with your pointer and middle finger. 2. Warm-up Review the fingerings of B, A, G & E by playing each note FOUR to EIGHT times. 3. New Song: It's Raining i) Clap and count the rhythm using syllables (1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & etc.) ii) Clap and speak the note names (B-A-G etc.) in rhythm. iii) "Chinger" (finger the notes with the recorder on your chin) and say or sing the note name in rhythm. iv) Play the notes in rhythm. * Tutorial: If you find it hard to play by yourself, watch this tutorial video 4. Challenge: Challenge yourself to play with the accompaniment on your right. |
It's Raining Sheet Music
Tutorial Video
Accompaniment
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Week 3 (Orange Belt)
1. Warm-up
Review the fingerings for B, A, G 2. New Song: Merrily We Roll Along (Download the file first) i) Clap and count the rhythm using syllables (1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & etc.) ii) Clap and speak the note names (B-A-G etc.) in rhythm. iii) "Chinger" (finger the notes with the recorder on your chin) and say or sing the note name in rhythm. iv) Play the notes in rhythm. v) Challenge yourself to play with the accompaniment on your right. 3. CHALLENGE Song: Gently Sleep |
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Week 2 (Yellow Belt)
1. Warm-up:
Review the fingerings for B, A, G .
2. New Songs:
Au claire de la lune (Song #7 from Music Play Online Recorder) https://musicplayonline.com/recorder/
i) Clap and count the rhythm using syllables (1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & etc.)
ii) Clap and speak the note names (B-A-G etc.) in rhythm.
iii) "Chinger" (finger the notes with the recorder on your chin) and say or sing the note name in rhythm.
iv) Play the notes in rhythm.
3. Challenge*:
a) Play #1 to 6 with the accompaniment from Music Play Online. https://musicplayonline.com/recorder/
b) Explore other songs from Music Play Online. https://musicplayonline.com/recorder/
Review the fingerings for B, A, G .
2. New Songs:
Au claire de la lune (Song #7 from Music Play Online Recorder) https://musicplayonline.com/recorder/
i) Clap and count the rhythm using syllables (1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & etc.)
ii) Clap and speak the note names (B-A-G etc.) in rhythm.
iii) "Chinger" (finger the notes with the recorder on your chin) and say or sing the note name in rhythm.
iv) Play the notes in rhythm.
3. Challenge*:
a) Play #1 to 6 with the accompaniment from Music Play Online. https://musicplayonline.com/recorder/
b) Explore other songs from Music Play Online. https://musicplayonline.com/recorder/
Week 1 (White Belt)
1. Download the fingering chart on your right.
2. Review the following three notes (B, A, G) by playing each note FOUR to EIGHT times: a) B: Cover the hole at the back with your left thumb and the top hole of the recorder with your left pointer finger. b) A: Left thumb and the top two holes with your pointer and middle finger. c) G: Left thumb and the top three holes with your pointer, middle finger and ring finger. 3. Read "Steps to Earn a Belt". Download and play Hot Cross Bun (White Belt) according those steps. 4. Play Hot Cross Bun ONCE or TWICE a day (feel free to play more than twice if you would like to) 5. Challenge* Challenge yourself by playing Hot Cross Bun with an accompaniment (the YouTube link is on your right). |
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