1. Learn the notes:
- G A G F# E D C# D
- E F# G A G F# E D
2. Finger Placement:
- Place your left-hand fingers on the recorder as follows:
- G: first finger
- A: second finger
- B: third finger
- C#: fourth finger (half-hole covered)
3. Playing the notes:
- Blow gently and steadily into the recorder to produce the correct pitch.
- Use the fingering chart to guide you.
4. Practice the melody:
- Start by practicing the melody slowly, focusing on the accuracy of the notes.
- Gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable with the melody.
5. Listen and adjust:
- Listen to recordings of the Titanic song to get a sense of the rhythm and phrasing.
- Adjust your playing accordingly.
Here's a simplified version of the melody for the Titanic song using only the notes that can be played on the recorder:
Verse 1:
- Play G A for 2 beats
- Play G F# for 2 beats
- Play E D for 2 beats
- Play C# D for 2 beats
Chorus:
- Play E for 2 beats
- Play F# for 2 beats
- Play G for 2 beats
- Play A for 2 beats
- Play G F# for 2 beats
- Play E D for 2 beats