The Soprano Recorder

How to play your soprano recorder

Recorder

• Head joint. The top part of the recorder is called the head joint.
• Mouthpiece. The recorder player blows directly into the windway at the top of the mouthpiece.
• Body. The middle part of the recorder is called the body.
• Foot joint. The bottom part of the recorder is called the foot joint.
• Fingerhole.

Why is the instrument called a recorder?

The simple “recorder” flute is so-called because, when it appeared in the 14th century, it was considered a good, simple instrument for students to use when they were learning and practicing (“recording”) a piece of music.

Is the recorder a serious instrument?

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.