Starting the recorder: what you need to know | Team Recorder

Are you thinking of learning the recorder? Here are some useful things to know before you get started! From names of instruments to learning to read notes, from books to practice. Before you start with these things, I'll help clear up some confusion first! And - I made a page of recommendations for you! Books, instruments, accessories... here is where to start: https://thmn.to/thocf/7go9gcehv9 GET MY T-SHIRT // https://team-recorder.myshopify.com/p... /// TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:20 Family of instruments: difference between soprano, alto and tenor 01:11 the alto is read differently 01:53 getting the right book 02:10 differences in language 02:54 how to play the notes 03:42 what size is my recorder? 04:42 german vs. baroque 05:07 can you use an old recorder? 06:21 follow a method or random pieces of music? 07:17 you don’t have to learn it all at once! 07:52 learning sheet music… or another way? 09:05 combining different ways of learning 09:42 practice routine – how much? 10:38 how to practice and improve 11:15 coming back to a piece later 11:55 is it too hard or easy? 12:56 the tongue! / articulation 13:36 rest! 13:55 the recorder is cool :p /// LINKS TO HELPFUL TEAM RECORDER VIDEOS All the notes on the recorder    • How to play ALL the notes on the recorder!...   Which book to buy – alto    • RECORDER BOOKS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS   Which book to buy – soprano/tenor    • Which SOPRANO/TENOR recorder book to buy! ...   German vs. Baroque    • German vs Baroque recorders? Which is REAL...   Which plastic recorder to buy    • Choosing a PLASTIC recorder! | Team Recorder   How to read music    • How to READ MUSIC | Team Recorder   How to practice    • Tutorial: HOW TO PRACTICE   Recorder basics playlist – get started with these 8 videos    • A brief HISTORY OF THE RECORDER! | Team Re...   /// GET MY RECORDER BOOKS: Hal Leonard Official Recorder Method, by Sarah Jeffery (for soprano beginners) : https://thmn.to/thoprod/625044?offid=... My Favourite Melodies for soprano (intermediate), published by Schott: https://thmn.to/thoprod/565347?offid=... My Favourite Melodies, (intermediate), published by Schott: https://thmn.to/thoprod/610668?offid=... /// SARAH’S RECORDER RECOMMENDATIONS ON THOMANN! Are you a beginner? Start here: https://thmn.to/thocf/7go9gcehv9 Are you levelling up? Start here: https://thmn.to/thocf/39w8i88pks Random stuff I love: https://thmn.to/thocf/n09223buyg ////// Website: www.sarahjeffery.com Socials: @team_recorder //// MAILING LIST Join my mailing list to stay up to date on future news and events: https://mailchi.mp/0d849f2fb5c7/100k ///// THE TEAM RECORDER WEBSHOP! Buy all your TR-related goodies here! https://team-recorder.myshopify.com/ ////// SUPPORT TEAM RECORDER ON PATREON A small monthly donation to Team Recorder will help this channel to grow, and you get great rewards too!   / teamrecorder   ///// LISTEN TO MY MUSIC ON SPOTIFY! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wL36... ///// Don't forget to check out my other videos, and SUBSCRIBE! Turn notifications on by clicking the 'bell' icon, then you never miss a thing. A new video will be posted every week! ------ Wanna send me stuff? My PO box: Sarah Jeffery, Keurenplein 41, Box C350, 1069CD Amsterdam, The Netherlands This is for letter post only; for packages contact me by email for the appropriate address. Go #teamrecorder