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What topic	recorder
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Lesson Plan: Introduction to the Recorder

Subject: Music

Grade: Year 4

Duration: 30 Minutes

Topic: Recorder

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify the parts of a recorder.
2. Understand how to hold a recorder properly.
3. Play simple notes on the recorder.
4. Demonstrate basic breath control and finger placement.

Materials Needed

• Recorders (one for each student)
• Music sheets with simple notes (C, D, E)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheet for homework

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief introduction to the recorder:
  • Show the recorder and explain its parts (mouthpiece, body, holes).
  • Discuss the history of the recorder and its role in music.
• Ask students if anyone has experience playing the recorder or other instruments.

Demonstration (5 minutes)

• Demonstrate how to hold the recorder correctly:
  • Hold it like a pencil.
  • Position fingers over the holes.
• Show how to produce sound:
  • Demonstrate the correct way to blow into the mouthpiece.

Guided Practice (15 minutes)

• Playing Simple Notes:

  1. Start with the note C (left hand thumb over the back hole, index finger over the first front hole).
  2. Add the note D (left hand thumb and first front hole covered, add second front hole with middle finger).
  3. Finally, add the note E (left hand thumb and first two front holes covered, add third front hole with ring finger).

• Group Practice:

  • Have students practice these notes together.
  • Encourage students to switch between C, D, and E.
  • Walk around the classroom to provide individual feedback.

Performance (5 minutes)

• Invite students to play a simple melody using the notes C, D, and E together.
• Consider using a call-and-response format where you play a short phrase, and they repeat.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

• Recap what was learned about the recorder.
• Ask students about their feelings while playing the notes.
• Reinforce the importance of regular practice and proper technique.

Homework

1. Worksheet:

   • Complete a worksheet that includes:
     • Draw and label the parts of the recorder.
     • Practice playing C, D, and E and write down which fingers to use for each note.
     • Write a short paragraph about your experience learning the recorder (3-5 sentences).

2. Correct Answers for the Worksheet:

   • Parts of the Recorder:
     • Mouthpiece
     • Body
     • Finger holes
   • Fingers to Use:
     • C: Left hand thumb (on back hole), left hand index finger (first hole).
     • D: Left hand thumb (on back hole), left hand index finger (first hole), left hand middle finger (second hole).
     • E: Left hand thumb (on back hole), left hand index finger (first hole), left hand middle finger (second hole), left hand ring finger (third hole).
   • Experience Paragraph: (Student's individual thought process and feelings).

Note for Teachers

Ensure each student has a recorder and understand the importance of hygiene before sharing instruments. Use this lesson as a foundation for further lessons that might include rhythm exercises or learning simple songs.