Grade 1 - Lesson 2a (Q4) (Introduction to Recorder & Xylophone)

In this lesson, the students will be introduced to the recorder. The lesson will be a combination of whole group instruction and guided practice. 

• Provided with aural and visual cues, students will play “B” on recorder with a clear, soft sound in at least one of three attempts. 
• Provided with aural and visual students will play “A” on recorder with a clear, soft sound in at least one of three attempts. 
• Provided with a visual model, students will play the first three notes (BAG) of Hot Cross Buns with a clear, soft sound on at least two of the three pitches. 
• Given needed materials and multiple opportunities for guided practice, students will disassemble, clean, reassemble, and accurately line up the fingering holes with accuracy. 

This is the first formal experience students have had with recorder. Students are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience with recorder.    

Learning to play the recorder gives students a way to apply music literacy skills in a hands-on manner. Recorder is an instrument students will play in music class through 4th grade and developing good habits now will make it easier to produce a good sound and help avoid problems later on. Learning to play in a large ensemble develops teamwork skills and makes learning other instruments easier when working in a band/orchestra.