Recorders
Students in Ms. Ernst and Ms. Campbell's classes will be starting a short Recorders unit in April.
A limited number of recorders are available to borrow through the school for those families that cannot afford or are unable to buy one at this time. Please let me know, as soon as possible, if you will be needing your child to borrow a recorder.
Students will start playing on their recorders in the first week of February. Please ensure your child comes with his/her recorder in their backpack as of April.
I have a general rule called the Backpack rule that I teach the students right away. The basic idea is: When you are not playing your recorder, return it (and your music) to your backpack, and that way you will always have it where you need it. For instance, when they are done playing at school, they will be asked to return their recorders and music to their backpack, that way it is there for them to practice at home. Likewise, when they are done their practicing at home, they should return it to their backpacks so that they have it there when they need it at school.
Students will receive their music, as well as a letter further explaining how the recorder unit will work and how they will be accessed, in the first week of April.
Students in Ms. Ernst and Ms. Campbell's classes will be starting a short Recorders unit in April.
A limited number of recorders are available to borrow through the school for those families that cannot afford or are unable to buy one at this time. Please let me know, as soon as possible, if you will be needing your child to borrow a recorder.
Students will start playing on their recorders in the first week of February. Please ensure your child comes with his/her recorder in their backpack as of April.
I have a general rule called the Backpack rule that I teach the students right away. The basic idea is: When you are not playing your recorder, return it (and your music) to your backpack, and that way you will always have it where you need it. For instance, when they are done playing at school, they will be asked to return their recorders and music to their backpack, that way it is there for them to practice at home. Likewise, when they are done their practicing at home, they should return it to their backpacks so that they have it there when they need it at school.
Students will receive their music, as well as a letter further explaining how the recorder unit will work and how they will be accessed, in the first week of April.
Students, are you needing some extra help learning your notes and fingerings? here's a few videos that might help you with playing your recorder and learning your music:
Some fun music learning games, including one for learning the names of notes: Classics For Kids
How to Hold Your Recorder
Getting a Good Sound on the Recorder
How to Play "B"
How to Play "A"
How to Play "G"
Recorder Karate Songs:
How to Play "Hot Cross Buns" (Yellow Belt)
How to Play "Old MacDonald" (Green Belt)
How to Play "Twinkle Twinkle" (Blue Belt)
Click here for: ENTIRE RECORDER REPERTOIRE
Examples from previous years:
How to PLay "Ho Ho Watanay" (Yellow Belt)
How to Play "Amazing Grace" (Black Belt)
Some fun music learning games, including one for learning the names of notes: Classics For Kids
How to Hold Your Recorder
Getting a Good Sound on the Recorder
How to Play "B"
How to Play "A"
How to Play "G"
Recorder Karate Songs:
How to Play "Hot Cross Buns" (Yellow Belt)
How to Play "Old MacDonald" (Green Belt)
How to Play "Twinkle Twinkle" (Blue Belt)
Click here for: ENTIRE RECORDER REPERTOIRE
Examples from previous years:
How to PLay "Ho Ho Watanay" (Yellow Belt)
How to Play "Amazing Grace" (Black Belt)
