Learn to Play Recorder

English Country Garden

  • Develop a lilting 3/4 feel
  • Navigate the full D-to-D range cleanly

Notes Used: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C (high), D (high)

Time Signature: 3/4 · Key: D Mixolydian (modal - uses C natural instead of C#)

Fingering Review

Full Song

Keep it light, with a gentle 1-2-3 lilt in every bar.

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Notation

Traditional opening:

How many gentle flowers grow
In an English country garden?

Practice Exercises

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Notation

Take the high D with gentle breath — don't overblow.

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