Is flute recorder easy to learn?
Which is easier to learn: flute or recorder? The flute is definitely more difficult to start with as it can take a few lessons to make any sound at all. It can also be harder to hold as you have to hold it out to the side instead of in front of you.
How do you set up a flute recorder?
To play a recorder, gently hold the mouthpiece between your lips without letting your teeth touch it, and balance the recorder with your fingers. Your left hand should be on top, and the back side with one hole should face you.
Is recorder harder than flute?
Because the flute doesn’t use a wedge to split the air, the player has more control over how they blow to create different tone quality or timbre. Incidentally, this also makes the flute much harder to pick up and play compared to the recorder.
Should I get flute or recorder?
Flexible. Let’s face it, the flute has a much larger range than the recorder, can be played with much more dynamics, control of tone, etc. The ability to really sing with an instrument is what I miss most when playing the recorder. I said earlier that the recorder is an easy instrument to start playing.
How long does it take to learn recorder?
If you start a child on the recorder at the age of five, it can take as long as one and a half to two years to develop this co-ordination, during which time they can get very bored and frustrated. If you start them at age six and a half to seven this same process usually takes three to six months.
What is the best recorder for beginners?
Audio-Techica ATR-3350 : This is a chest microphone suitable for training videos,interviews,etc.
How to play all the notes on the recorder?
Basic Recorder Fingering Chart. Here is the soprano recorder fingering chart (Baroque-style) I use with my students.
How do you play the recorder instrument?
Practice blowing into the recorder. Blow into the recorder to get an idea of how it will sound.
How do you play notes on the recorder?
Practice playing high notes. These can become a bit tricky.