How to play Mary had a little lamb on the recorder

Mary Had a Little Lamb is a classic children's melody that is very simple and fun to play. It is an excellent song to start as a beginner as it is short, easy and quick to memorize. In this article we will show you how to get started.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Play the melody

Step 1. You must first learn the notes

You only need to know three notes to play. Mary had a little lamb. These notes are yes, la and sol. You should practice each of these notes individually before starting the song.

• Play the note yes.

  The si is the first note most learn to play, as it is the easiest. To play it, you should use your left thumb to cover the hole in the back of the flute and with your left index finger you should cover the first hole in the front of the flute. You want to make sure to completely cover the holes with your fingers.

  

• Play the note a.

  To play the la, you should use your left thumb to cover the hole in the back of the flute, your left index finger to cover the first hole in the front, and your left middle finger to cover the second hole in the front. It's basically like yes, but with one more finger.

  

• Play the G note.

  To play the G, you must cover the hole at the back of the flute with your left thumb, your index finger to cover the first hole at the front of the flute, your middle finger to cover the second hole, and your ring finger to cover the second hole. cover the third hole. It is basically the same as, but with one more finger.

  

Step 2. Now, you need to place them all together

Once you have practiced the notes Yes, the and Sun and you can play them without mistakes, you can put them together to play Mary had a little lamb. You will see the notes below:

• if I sun her
• Yes Yes Yes -
• la la la -
• Yes Yes Yes -
• if I sun her
• Yes Yes Yes
• la la yes la
• Sun - - -

• Note:

  dashes (-) are used to indicate that the note should be held one more beat.

Step 3. You must practice

Now that you know which notes to play, all you have to do is practice a lot.

• You must first practice the song at a slow tempo; it is more important to get the notes to sound correctly rather than to play them quickly. Speed will come in time.
• Once you've gotten around to playing Mary Had a Lamb, you can start practicing some other simple song.

Part 2 of 2: Improve Your Performance

Step 1. You must make sure to hold the flute correctly

You should place the flute between your lips and hold it balanced between your thumbs.

• Your left hand should be placed near the end closest to the embouchure and your right hand at the other end.
• You should not bite down on the embouchure or allow it to come into contact with your teeth.

Step 2. Now you can practice the blowing technique

The force or delicacy with which you blow the flute will directly affect the sound produced.

• If you blow too hard, the flute will produce an unpleasant sound, too high; therefore, you should avoid it.
• Instead, you should try to blow gently, as if you were blowing bubbles. This will produce a more musical sound.
• You should breathe using your diaphragm to produce a steady, even flow of air. Doing so will allow you to hold the notes longer. The correct posture to play the flute is to sit up straight, with your shoulders thrown back.

Step 3. You must learn the technique for the movement of the tongue

When you play a note on the flute, you must imagine that you are saying the word "gift" while blowing.

• When you do this, you cause your tongue to move to the roof of the mouth. This technique is known as “positioning the tongue” and it produces a clean and firm beginning and end for each note.
• You should be careful not to pronounce the words when you play, you should only use them as a guide to help you learn the "tongue position" technique.

Step 4. You must take good care of your flute

By doing so, you will ensure that it is in excellent condition to play.

• You should wash your flute with some warm soapy water and you should also scrub the embouchure with an old toothbrush. You should let it dry thoroughly before touching it again.
• When not in use, you should store the flute in a case to protect it from chipping or being damaged in any other way.
• You must take care that it is not exposed to very cold or very hot temperatures, for example, inside a car or near a heater.

Advice

• Blow gently.
• Always take your time, as rushing can lead to failure. Never give up or get frustrated; take a deep breath and continue.
• You should keep the flute upright and pointing downward.
• If the flute sounds like a kettle, it means that you are blowing very soft. On the other hand, if it sounds very squeaky, it means that you are doing it with too much force.
• For more information you can search for articles on how to play the flute.

Warnings

• You should always clean your instrument.
• The lower the note to play, the softer you should blow. So be careful.