Activity: "My child played with recorder"

Music

• The child learned how to hold and finger the recorder correctly.
• They learned basic music notation by reading simple songs.
• They practiced breath control and learned how to produce different pitches.
• They learned how to play simple melodies and follow a basic rhythm.

Encourage your child to explore different genres of music and play along with recordings or backing tracks. This will help them develop their listening skills and improve their ability to play in time with others. They can also experiment with improvisation and creating their own melodies.

Book Recommendations

• The Recorder Fun Book by Larry E. Newman: This book offers a variety of songs and exercises specifically designed for beginners learning the recorder.
• Recorder from the Beginning: Pupil's Book 1 by John Pitts: This book provides a gradual and systematic introduction to playing the recorder, with fun songs and exercises.
• The Usborne Recorder Book by Eileen O'Brien: This book includes step-by-step instructions, colorful illustrations, and a wide range of tunes to help children learn to play the recorder.