1. Hold the recorder correctly:
- Hold the recorder with your left hand, with your fingers covering the holes.
- Place your right thumb on the thumb rest and your right index finger on the highest hole (labeled "1").
2. Cover the holes:
- To play the notes, cover the corresponding holes with your fingers.
3. Blow gently:
- Blow air into the recorder with a steady stream of breath.
- Start with a low note (hole 1) and gradually move up to higher notes.
4. Play the melody:
- The notes for the melody of "Old McDonald Had a Farm" are:
-D3 E3 D3 B2 A3
-F#3 G3 A3 G3 F#3
-E3 D3 C#3 D3 E3
5. Add the words:
- As you play the melody, add the corresponding words:
- Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!
- Then sing some animal noises as you go
- And on that farm, he had some _____ E-I-E-I-O!
6. Repeat the pattern:
- Repeat steps 2-4 for each animal mentioned in the song, making sure to change the notes accordingly.
7. Practice:
- Regular practice will help you improve your recorder skills and play the song more confidently.
8. Have fun!
- Playing Old McDonald Had a Farm on the recorder is a fun and rewarding activity. Enjoy making music!