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Adding Low E

Recorder Expansion

Day 121of 180
Week 25of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the correct fingering for low E on the recorder

2

Practice moving smoothly between G and E notes

3

Develop patience and focus while learning a new musical skill

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp!”

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Encourages musical praise and exploration of musical instruments

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • BibleMouse Recorder Method Book
  • Quiet space for practice
  • Sticker chart (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm welcome and quick recap of previous recorder skills

💭 Review Question: What notes have we learned so far on our recorder?
2Teaching (8 min)

Detailed instruction on low E fingering

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Show correct finger placement for low E
  • Demonstrate how to produce a clear low E sound
  • Compare low E to previously learned notes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is low E different from G?
  • What makes a good recorder sound?
3Activity: E and G Note Adventure (10 min)
hands-on

Practice moving between E and G with a fun game

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place fingers correctly for low E
  2. Play E note clearly
  3. Transition to G note
  4. Repeat transitions smoothly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Practice each note separately with parent guidance

Challenge: Create a simple melody using E and G

4Closing (3 min)

Review new note and celebrate progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about the low E note today?
  • What was the most fun part of our lesson?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more notes and create simple patterns

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Low E requires careful finger placement and breath control

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Demonstrate proper technique slowly
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Difficulty covering all holes completely for clear sound

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent finger placement and attempt to produce clear note

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for recorder fingering chart
  • Practice with BibleMouse Song Collection backing tracks

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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