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This is the Conversation Forum for How to Play the Recorder Er >> Subject: How to Play the Recorder Posted Feb 11, 2009 by redeggs   Posting 1 I am learning to play a plastic descant recorder. The tone I produce varies from ok to a horrible screech. I don't know how I should hold it - straight out in front or downwards or somewhere inbetween - so far nothing produces a consistent sound and fingers do not feel comfortable. Biggest problem is breathing - how, nose or mouth, how often? Help! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: How to Play the Recorder Posted Feb 11, 2009 by Gnomon [See A60420098 for details of new sign-in system] This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 Hold the recorder so that it is about half way between straight across and straight down, so that it is pointing downward at an angle of 45 degrees. The horible screeches tend to be because you are blowing too hard. You'll need practice at blowing steadily but softly. Don't be discouraged. Breathe in through your mouth while playing the recorder, in big gulps, as often as necessary. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: How to Play the Recorder Posted Feb 16, 2009 by redeggs This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 That's great - thanks for the advice - I shall persevere! Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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