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bass recorder.

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These instruments are usually
played in a recorder ensemble

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known as a recorder consort to
make music on your recorder.

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Use a gentle steady airstream,

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Let's practice making an
airstream.

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Sit on the front edge of your
chair with both feet on the floor.

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Make sure your spine is tall,

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your chin is level and your
shoulders are relaxed back and down

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while holding your recorder in
one hand.

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Place the palm of your other
hand close to your lips.

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Now pretend to take a drink of
air filling your belly.

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Keep your jaw relaxed and let
the air stream flow out through

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your lips onto your palm,

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slow and steady as if you are
gently blowing soup in a spoon to

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cool it down.

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Now do the same thing again.

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But this time start your
airstream by pretending to say a soft

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do with your tongue. Stop the
air with a silent D.

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This is called tongue ng.

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Your airstream should have a
clear start and stop and it should

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flow steadily into your palm.