Learn to Play Recorder

Auld Lang Syne

  • Play the dotted quarter–eighth upbeat figure cleanly
  • Control the leap up to high C and the descent back to F

Notes Used: C, F, G, A, Bb, C (high), D (high)

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: F Major

Fingering Review

Full Song

Play at a gentle, steady tempo with warm tone.

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Notation

Practice Exercises

Keep the dotted quarter full length; the eighth is a quick pickup.

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Breathe after each four-bar phrase.

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Performance Goal: Play the whole melody in steady time, with every dotted rhythm crisp and the final F sustained for its full three beats.