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The absolute foundation of recorder playing is having a good hand position! Sounds simple, but improving your hand position will literally make everything else easier - from playing fast notes to ensuring you don't injure yourself.
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NEXT WEEK'S VIDEO - how to stretch your hands to play the big recorders!
Resources mentioned in this video:
- 'Musica Getutscht: A Treatise on Musical Instruments' (1511) by Virdung
- 'Principes de la flute' (1707) by Jacques Hotteterre
- 'The Modern Recorder Player' book 1 by Walter van Hauwe
In this video I play on a 442 alto by Yoav Ran, and briefly show a 466 Renaissance tenor by Adriana Breukink.
Don't forget to check out my other videos, and subscribe to my channel for more tutorials on the recorder, being a freelance musician and music teaching! A new video will be posted every week.
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