5. How to play tenor recorder : Blowing and articulation

Below is the position of the mouth in relation to the beak. Only a little of the beak touches the mouth. Do not put the entire beak into the mouth.

Try to shape the mouth to silently make the sound  "TU" and blow into the recorder, but do not voice the sound. Do not make the TU syllable explosive. Make it gently.

Start every blow with the sound "TU", and continue blowing.

Articulation helps to control the breath and also provides a distinct start to the note.

So relax and blow gently.

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