Learn to Play Recorder

Branle

  • Play a stepwise D major melody
  • Hold a steady duple dance pulse

Notes Used: D, E, F#, G, A, B

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: D Major

Fingering Review

Full Song

A Renaissance circle dance — keep the half-note pulse rock-steady.

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Practice Exercises

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Notation

Breathe before the E so the climb to B arrives in one phrase.

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