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How to Play Naruto on the Recorder

Soundtracks to a favorite series are often the music of choice. One of the more popular anime series with a full soundtrack is "Naruto," a series about a rookie ninja (Naruto) who has a nine-tailed demon fox inside of him that allows him to perform incredible feats even as it tries to be dominant. The main theme for this series features an alto recorder solo, which is easily played.

Things You'll Need

  • Alto recorder
  • Fingering chart (if not already familiar with recorder fingerings)
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Instructions

  1. Preparation

    • 1

      Hold the recorder at about a 45-degree angle, with the left hand on top and the left hand on the bottom and blow gently through the mouthpiece to make a sound on the instrument.

    • 2

      Familiarize yourself with the fingerings for the following notes if you do not know them:

      high D, high E, high F
      C, A, G, F, D, E, low C

    • 3

      If you don't already know how "Naruto" goes, listen to the main theme using the audio file provided in Resources to learn the tune and rhythm.

    Play the "Naruto" Melody

    • 4

      Play the first line of the first melody using the following rhythm and notes:

      high D, high E, high D, C, A, C, high D, G, F, G, F, D, E, low C

    • 5

      Play the second line of the first melody using the following notes:

      high, D, high E, high D, C, A, C, high D, G, F, G, F, D

    • 6

      Play the first line of the second melody using the following notes:

      D, A, G, F, D, A, G, A, high D, high F, high E, high D, C, high D, A, G, A, G, E

    • 7

      Play the second line of the second melody using the following notes:

      D, A, G, F, D, A, G, A, high D, high F, high E, high D, C, high D, A, C, high D

    • 8

      Play the first line of the first melody reprise using the following notes:

      high D, high E, high D, C, A, C, high D, G, (F G F), D, E, low C

    • 9

      Play the second line of the first melody reprise using the following notes:

      high D, high E, high D, C, A, C, high D, G, F, G, F, D

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