What is A and B on the recorder?

B flat on recorder is a half step below the note, B. It’s also a half step above the note A and called A# in this case. Bb is fingered as the thumb on the back, first, third, and fourth fingers on their respective holes.

What note is B on the recorder?

Note b is played by completely covering the thumb hole in the back and the thumb hole in the front. Remember to cover the hole completely to avoid squicky sounds. Note a is played by covering the thumb hole in the back, the first hole at the top and the second hole.

What are the letter notes on a recorder?

Most music for recorders is written in treble clef, except for bass recorder which commonly uses bass clef. All notes are one of the letters of the music alphabet: A, B, C, D, E, F or G. These notes can also be sharp (#), which raises the pitch by a half step, or flat (b), which lowers the pitch by a half step.

What is low B on recorder?

On the soprano recorder, low Bs are very much possible and can be produced by covering all the holes and the one at the end by half. All the other denominations can also go an extra semitone lower than MuseScore says by doing this.

What does D look like on recorder?

Playing high and low D isn’t hard on the recorder. High D is on the 4th line from the bottom and is played with the middle finger on the second hole. Low D is on the space below the staff and is played thumb, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

What is the lowest sounding recorder?

Recorders are made in various sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to various vocal ranges. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano (aka “descant”, lowest note C5), alto (aka “treble”, lowest note F4), tenor (lowest note C4) and bass (lowest note F3).

Are wooden recorders better than plastic ones?

There is more resistance in wooden recorders, and often they are easier to play than plastic ones, especially on the lowest notes. Plastic recorders tend to “block up” very quickly with moisture. Then when you’re more comfortable with playing the recorder, you can upgrade to a wooden instrument.

What is the easiest song to play on the recorder?

Apart from that, you can find some advice on what makes for an easy recorder song and what tunes you should pick when you’re learning.

• Baby Shark.
• Amazing Grace.
• Ode to Joy.
• It’s Raining.
• Mary had a Little Lamb.
• Row Row Row Your Boat.
• Old MacDonald Had a Farm.
• Hot Cross Buns.