Learn to Play Recorder

Lightly Row

  • Develop even quarter note rhythm
  • Master the four-note range (D, E, G, A)

Notes Used: D, E, G, A

Time Signature: 4/4 · Key: D Major

Fingering Review

Full Song

Keep the quarter notes even and let the half notes at phrase endings ring full length.

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Notation

Lyrics:

Lightly row, lightly row,
O'er the glassy waves we go;
Smoothly glide, smoothly glide,
On the silent tide.

Practice Exercises

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Move both fingers together so the skip sounds clean.

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