Recorders

Named by a Scribe• The instrument has been known by its modern name at

least since the 14th century. Grove's Dictionary reports the earliest use of the word recorder was in the household of the Earl of Derby (later to become King Henry IV) in 1388.

• The name originates from the use of the word ricordare especiale, which means "remember" in Italian.

• Up to the 18th century, the instrument was called flauto in Italian, the language used in writing music, whereas the instrument we today call the flute was called traverso. This has led to some pieces of music occasionally being mistakenly performed on the flauto traverso (transverse flute) rather than on the recorder.

Barocke Blockflöten

Recorders1. Left hand on top

2. Cover hole(s) completely

3. Blow softly

Recorders

Echohttp://musescore.com/user/167026/scores/165166 “Stacks”

http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/7118577cb383019252f38384faf5ef54940945a5 “Indian Chant” by Ed Sueta

• CREATE Assignment: Write a short tune for beginner recorder players. Solo or duet.

• This should go with your book. • Titles can make or break a piece. • Put this image on your blog and tell us how it

fits with your book. • Add a behavioral objective. It should relate to

performing.

Recorders