Getting started

Everything you need to know before playing your first note.

Choose a recorder, get comfortable holding it, then try one gentle sound. You can come back to the music-reading guide when you need it.

1. Choosing a recorder

Soprano or alto, plastic or wood, German or Baroque fingering.

2. Holding the recorder

A relaxed posture, comfortable hands and well-covered holes.

3. Making your first sound

Whisper air and clean articulation.

4. Reading music

The staff, rhythm, and basic notation.

Have your recorder ready? Begin your first lesson