1. Prepare your recorder. Make sure your recorder is tuned and in good condition.
2. Learn the basic notes. This song uses the notes D, E, F#, and G. These notes are located on the top, second, third and bottom holes, respectively, of the recorder.
3. Practice the melody. The melody of "Shine Your Light" is simple and easy to learn. It goes like this:
```
D - D - D - D - D - E - F# - G
G - F# - E - D - D - D - D - D
E - F# - G - G - F# - E - D - D
```
4. Add dynamics and emotion. Once you have mastered the basic melody, you can start to add dynamics and emotion to your playing. This will help you to bring the song to life.
5.Play along with the music. There are many different recordings of "Shine Your Light" available online. You can play along with these recordings to help you to stay in tempo and to learn how the song is played by professional musicians.
6.Enjoy yourself! Playing the recorder is a great way to relax and express yourself. So sit back, relax and let the music flow!