Note of A

About this resource

In this section, you will learn how to play the note of A on recorder using:

• Warm-ups using body percussion
• Rhythm patterns using crotchets & quavers
• Call & response
• Performance

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Warm-Up

• Either clap, stamp or tap these rhythm patterns, keeping in time with the beat
• Repeat each rhythm 8 times before the notation fades on to the next rhythm

Note of A

• Take a moment to adjust your fingers into position matching the graphic below

Rhythm Practice

Follow the video guide and play the note of A on your recorder in time with the displayed rhythms:

• Pattern 1 – 2 minim beats = 1 … 3 …
• Pattern 2 – 2 crotchet beats and a minim = 1 2 3 …
• Pattern 3 – 1 minim beat and 2 crotchet beats = 1 … 3 4

Call & Response

• Can you copy the rhythm pattern that your teacher plays using the note of A?
• Working in pairs – can you copy the rhythm pattern that your partner plays using the note of A?
• The backing track below is optional, but it’d be great to begin practicing with music in preparation for upcoming activities

Rhythm Performance

• Using the same rhythms featured in the body percussion warm-up, can you now perform them using the note of A on recorder?
• Repeat each rhythm several times before the visual cue moves on to the next rhythm