Beginner Recorder Supplementary: Lesson 1 Holding & Blowing Into Your Recorder
This easy-to-use worksheet bundle is the perfect follow-up to Lesson 1 of my FREE “Recorder for Beginners” video series on YouTube and is designed to help young recorder players build strong foundational skills from the start.
These worksheets focus on the most common beginner challenges—squeaking, incorrect finger placement, and poor tonguing—using fun visuals, simple language, and engaging activities that students love.
⭐ Teacher-Friendly & Flexible
- Ready-to-go PDF format
- Easy to print or upload to Google Classroom or other learning platforms
- Licensed for you and your students only
- (Please contact me with any copyright or usage questions.)
- Perfect for whole class instruction, small groups, or independent practice
🎶 What’s Included?
This .zip bundle of printable PDFs reinforces correct recorder technique through playful, student-friendly activities:
✔ “Pig Snouts in Holes” – reinforces correct finger placement to prevent air leaks
✔ Blowing Soap Bubbles & The Owl Song – encourages gentle blowing and proper tonguing
✔ Miss Piggy’s Owl Song – inspires creativity as students create their own simple melody
✔ Recorder Tongue Position Poster – a clear visual reminder for correct articulation
✔ My Free Video Lessons! – these worksheets are designed to be used alongside Lesson 1 of my free online “Recorder for Beginners” series. Using the videos and worksheets together helps students see, hear, and practice correct techniques—making learning faster and more effective.
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