learn to play the recorder

Now I have a music stand (given by my lovely boyfriend to me for winterval) I’ve been practising almost daily. Really enjoying it. Lots of fun.

I also found a great web resource called “Dolmesch” which has free lessons on it. That plus other cool recorder links are on my delicious page:
http://del.icio.us/fleabite/recorder

My 80 year old father once said to me “If I’d practised my flute 20 minutes a day for my whole life I’d be very competent now” and this rings true.

I’m not musically gifted but I’ve really enjoyed starting to play.

I chose the recorder because its small, light weight and cheap – therefore good for my impoverished, itinerent lifestyle. Also its easy to learn, but adaptable. Tried the penny / tin whistle but although the sound is nice, its impossible to play quietly as you have to blow harder to get higher notes.