Learn to Play Recorder

6 Recorder Sonatas Op.1 - Sonata No.1 in D minor

  • Execute dramatic minor mode
  • Master Galliard's expressive style

Composer: Johann Ernst Galliard (c. 1687-1749)

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

Key: D minor

Movements: I. Adagio - II. Allegro - III. Adagio - IV. Allegro

Complete Sonata

Play it like an opera aria — shape each phrase to a clear peak.

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Performance Practice Notes

  • C#: Place the raised leading tone firmly at every cadence to D
  • Tied notes: Sustain through the ties without re-tonguing