Mary Had a Little Lamb is a classic children's song that is simple and fun to play. Plus, it's a great song for beginners who are looking to learn how to play the recorder. Start reading!
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Playing the Song
Step 1. Learn the notes
To play this song, you will only need to learn three notes. These notes are the Yes, A and G. Study each of these notes individually before starting to study the song.
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Ring the Yes:
The Yes is the first note that most of us have learned to play on the flute, being the easiest to play. To play a Yes, cover the hole behind the flute with your left thumb and cover the first hole in the front with your left index finger. Make sure you completely cover both holes.
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To play the A:
To play the A, cover the hole in the back with your left thumb, cover the first hole in the front with your left index finger, and cover the second hole in the front with your left middle finger, similar to Yes, only you need to cover one finger. more.
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Playing the G:
To play the G, use your left thumb to cover the hole on the back of the flute, your left index finger to cover the first hole in the front, your left middle finger to cover the second, and your left ring finger to cover the third, in similar to A, but covering an extra hole.
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Step 2. Play
Once you have practiced with the notes Yes, A and G and you can play them perfectly, you can start playing Mary Aveva un Agnellino. Here are the notes.
- Yes La Sol La
- Yes Yes Yes -
- La La La -
- Yes Yes Yes -
- Yes La Sol La
- Yes Yes Yes
- La La Yes La
- Sol - - -
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Note:
The dash (-) indicates a note that should be played for an extra beat.
Step 3. Study
Now that you know the melody, all that's left to do is practice!
- Start by studying the song slowly - the most important thing is to play the right notes, rather than play fast. Speed will come with time.
- Once you learn how to play Mary Had a Little Lamb, you can study other easy songs like Hot Cross Buns and Lullaby.
Part 2 of 2: Improving Execution
Step 1. Make sure you are holding the flute correctly in your hand
Place the flute between your lips and gently hold it between your fingers and thumbs.
- Your left hand should be placed on the holes closest to the mouth, while your right hand should be placed on the other end.
- Do not bite into the mouthpiece and do not touch it with your teeth.
Step 2. Study the embouchure
How loud or soft you blow into the flute will affect the sound produced.
- If you blow too hard, the flute will make squeaky and unpleasant sounds, so avoid giving vent to this bad habit.
- Instead, try to blow gently - as if you're blowing soap bubbles. This way you will produce more musical sounds.
- Breathe with the diaphragm to produce a continuous and uniform flow of air. This way you will be able to play longer notes. Sit straight, with your shoulders back, to maintain good posture.
Step 3. Learn to use the language correctly to produce detached notes
When you play a note on the flute, imagine you are saying the word "duut" or "dud" as you blow.
- In this way your tongue will move to the ceiling of the palate. This technique is known as “staccato” and allows you to play staccato notes with great precision.
- Be careful not to really say "duu" while playing, you should only think about this word, in order to help you develop the correct technique.
Step 4. Take care of your flute
By taking good care of your flute you will ensure that it remains in excellent condition for years and years.
- Wash your flute with a little hot soapy water, and brush the mouthpiece with a toothbrush. Let the flute dry before playing.
- When you're not playing, put the flute in a case to prevent chipping and other damage.
- Do not leave the flute exposed to extreme temperature conditions, such as in the car under the sun.
Advice
- Blow gently.
- While playing, always keep the flute pointed downwards.
- For more information, read this article
Warnings
- Always clean your instrument.
- The lower the note, the more gently you need to blow, be careful.
