Recorder Technique Basics

Written By Lobke Sprenkeling

Recorder Technique Essentials

A five-part series exploring the fundamentals of recorder playing: breathing, sound, posture, articulation, and coordination.


1. Breathing for the Recorder

Learn essential breathing techniques and exercises for recorder players. Build strong support, improve your tone, and play with ease.

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2. Sound Quality & The Center of Each Tone

Discover how to use air and finger vibrato and how to find the resonance “center” of each note for a more expressive recorder sound.

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3. Posture & Fingers

Healthy posture for recorder players: body alignment, hand position, and relaxed fingers for tension-free, comfortable playing.

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4. Articulation

Explore recorder articulation: tonguing, air control, and historical techniques that bring clarity and character to your phrasing.

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5. Coordination

Develop finger and tongue coordination with practical exercises. Gain fluidity, precision, and freedom in your recorder playing.

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Lobke Sprenkeling

Lobke Sprenkeling is a musician specialized in Early Music and a multidisciplinary artist, currently travelling around the world in a van. She’s from Holland but has lived and worked for over 15 years in Spain, so her home base is in Madrid.

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