Learn to Play Recorder

Au Clair de la Lune

  • Learn low D and E fingerings
  • Expand range to five notes (D-E-G-A-B)

English Title: "By the Light of the Moon"

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

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: G Major

New Notes: Low D and E

Two new lower notes — each covers more holes than anything so far.

All Notes Used

Full Song

Play it gently and smoothly throughout.

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English Lyrics:

By the light of the moon,
My friend Pierrot,
Lend me your quill,
To write a word.
My candle is dead,
I have no light left,
Open your door for me,
For the love of God.

Practice Exercises

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