Joseph Kim February 15, 2012 RECORDER LESSON PLAN (Advanced Elementary) Objective: Introduce F Major and the

first measure of Minuet in G Major by J.S. BACH (played in F) WARM UPS & EXERCISES 1. Ask to blow air on du du tu tu hoo hoo 2. Shake off hands to relax 3. Fold fingers 4. Grab the recorder to warm it up 5. Ask to gently hold the recorder as if its made out of paper Minuet in G Major by J.S. BACH (Play in F major to teach B) 1. Introduction to F Major Teacher plays F Major scale Introduce B Make sure every student is able to play B Play F Major all together

2. Introduction to Minuet in G Major by J.S. BACH Teacher Performs the minuet (First measure) Play each note three times and the students follow (EX: CCC, FFF, GGG, AAA) Play each note two times and the students follow (EX: CC, FF, GG, AA) Play the minuet slowly Ask a volunteer to play for the class Go through the steps again Make sure every student is able to play the first measure of Minuet in G Major by J.S. BACH