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With the advent of the Baroque period (1600 - 1750), the recorder came to be used almost exclusively as a solo instrument. Ensembles of the time focused on strings (particularly the violin) with one or more instruments performing a "solo" for forms such as the "concerto" or "concerto grosso," or continuo bass (one bass instrument accompanied by one chord-playing instrument, such as a ...
Era in musical history Role of the recorder; 15th to 16th century: Renaissance: The recorder took on its current-day form. Frequent, lively performances. 17th to mid-18th century: Baroque: The "Golden Age" of the recorder. Mid-18th to early 19th century: Classical period: Gradual obsolescence, reduced opportunities to perform. 19th century ...
These are the recorder family members often used playing for ensemble music. Unlike modern band instruments, for which the music is transposed, recorder players usually learn the note-names associated with fingerings for both c and f recorders. For instance, on a soprano or tenor, the note that plays with the thumb and top two holes covered is A.
Nov 28, 2014 · Teach yourself how to play recorder with Learn To Play Music’s easy recorder lessons for beginners. Available as a book (http://goo.gl/6LZgg8) or an eBook (h...
Some recorders come with the option of adding extra keys to make it easier to play certain notes. The most common keys to add are: C/C sharp. F/G comfort key. You can also buy recorders with a Knick which is a little kink to make it easier to reach all the keys.
Jan 17, 2019 · The Recorder: It’s an Instrument, Not a Toy. This serious instrument has a rich history that goes back to ancient times. For most of us, a plastic recorder was the first musical instrument we encountered back in elementary school, and for that reason it’s something we tend to think of as a childhood toy. However, the recorder is actually a ...
