The recorder was popular in medieval times through the Baroque era, but it declined in the 18th century as the flute, oboe, and clarinet took over. It’s associated with pastoral scenes, suggesting shepherds and birds.
It’s thought of as a child’s instrument, due to its simplicity. But when you listen to this, you’ll see that it’s not just for kids.
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12 thoughts on “Listen Up! “R” is for Recorder”
My mother played a recorder the whole time I was growing up. I loved it. She would sit out on the porch watching us play and play herself. The recorder is a sentimental instrument for me to this day… Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
When my son did his recorder music in second grate, I loved the idea until he came home and practiced at all hours of day or evening. 🙂 Still, beautiful.
I used to always want to get a recorder, but never did get one. Anything can be mastered to virtuoso proportions by someone with creativity and willing to practice enough to become outstanding.
My mother played a recorder the whole time I was growing up. I loved it. She would sit out on the porch watching us play and play herself. The recorder is a sentimental instrument for me to this day… Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com
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That’s a lot of very memory, Lisa.
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When my son did his recorder music in second grate, I loved the idea until he came home and practiced at all hours of day or evening. 🙂 Still, beautiful.
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I think any instrument, in the ‘practice’ stage, can be – um, difficult! In our family, it was all three Reynolds girls practicing piano!
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I used to always want to get a recorder, but never did get one. Anything can be mastered to virtuoso proportions by someone with creativity and willing to practice enough to become outstanding.
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Indeed! I’m honored that you stopped by.
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I just got over the memories of M having one of these in third grade. Great.
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LMAO!
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Great shout out for recorders. I have been to a number of exciting recorder concerts, notably Red Priest and Fontanella. Sue
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I never got picked to learn the recorder in grade school. I always thought it was because I was in choir. Not sure how teachers decided.
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Me too! Then I found this piece and wow! “Flight of the Bumblebee” on a recorder!
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One of my friends plays in a recorder group. Until then I always thought it was a child’s practice instrument too.
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