Year 1 recorders.
Currently we have three children who have now moved up to Lucy's intermediate group, the rest of the group have now joined in with the Reception beginner class as the group need consolidation and practice!
A big well
done to all those children who have been coming along on a Monday lunchtime to
learn how to play the recorder! We will be sending out letters just before half
term to the children who have been coming regularly to let you know about
purchasing a recorder (if not done already) and a book we use to teach from.
Some tips if
your child is at home with a recorder and you are a 'non player!' Practice is really important, a few minutes each day is vital if they wish to grasp this skill:
* Left hand
at top of recorder (we call if logo hand - school logo is on the left)
* Thumb pad
covers hole at back of recorder
* Index
finger covers first note at the top of the recorder (B)
* Gentle blow
to get a lovely even sound, any squeaking, a hole is not covered!
* Use the
right hand to hold the end of the recorder to keep it steady.
Finally, if
you child does NOT bring home a letter at half term and you were expecting one,
please come and see me as it might be to do with your child's attendance which
we can help with?
Mrs Mewett
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