1. Learn the notes:
1. B
2. A
3. G
4. A
5. B
6. C#
7. D#
8. E
9. F#
10. G
11. F#
12. E
13. D#
14. C#
15. B
2. Practice fingering:
* B: Cover all holes
* A: Uncover the bottom two holes
* G: Uncover the bottom three holes
* F#: Uncover the bottom four holes
* E: Uncover all holes except the top one
* D#: Uncover all holes except the top two
* C#: Uncover all holes except the top three
* B: Cover all holes
3. Play the melody:
* Start with the B note.
* Play the notes in the order listed in step 1.
* Use the fingering you practiced in step 2.
* Be sure to blow into the recorder evenly and consistently.
4. Add dynamics and expression:
* Experiment with different volumes, note lengths, and articulation to add expression and depth to your playing.
* Try playing the melody softly in some parts and louder in others.
* Use staccato (short notes) and legato (connected notes) to create different effects.
5. Practice, practice, practice!
The best way to improve your recorder playing is to practice regularly.
The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with the instrument and the easier it will be to play "Aura Lee" and other songs.
Here is the fingering chart for the notes used in "Aura Lee":
B A G F# E D# C#
+---+--+---+---+--+---+--+--+
|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|
+------+------+------+------+-----+-----+-----+
|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|<->|
+------+------+------+------+-----+-----+-----+