How Do You Play The Plastic Recorder With A Fingering Chart?
A plastic recorder is a basic woodwind instrument. It emits a sound when air, supplied by the user, is blown through the mouthpiece and into the body of the instrument. The different pitches of the instrument are created by covering and releasing holes on the recorder’s body. The more holes that are covered, the lower the pitch. Learning how to play the plastic recorder is a good introduction for playing more complex woodwinds, such as the clarinet. With a fingering chart, you can begin playing the recorder in a matter of minutes. Sit with your back straight. You want to keep your diaphragm free of obstruction when playing as to allow steady airflow. Hold the recorder with your left hand placed closer to the mouthpiece and your right hand near the bottom of the instrument. You will want to tilt the recorder so that it is at a 45-degree angle from your mouth. Place the thumb of your left hand on the underside of the recorder so that the fleshy part of the thumb covers the hole. Place th
