In addition to the classes for Recorder Players West, for Winter 2022 Inga Funck will teach four additional classes to improve specific areas of recorder playing.
Alto Recorder Class: Transition from Soprano to Alto
Thursdays, 12 noon PDT
Class dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7
Are you a soprano recorder player who is secretly longing for the lower sound of the Alto? Have you thought about transitioning from Soprano to Alto but are really nervous about learning f-fingerings? If you are planning on playing with other musicians, sooner or later you will be asked to play recorders other than the soprano.
This 10-week class introduces f-fingerings step-by-step in manageable increments. You will also refine your breathing, work on your tonguing and articulation, and strengthen your rhythmical skills. Not to mention all the fun you will have with the vast repertoire written for Alto!
Alto Recorder Class: Transition from Soprano to Alto
Thursdays, 2:00pm PDT
Class dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7
Rhythm is fundamental to your musicianship. If you are struggling with rhythms even just a little, taking the time to isolate rhythm as a practice will benefit you tremendously.
Learn to maintain a steady beat and to identify when you are off. Develop a keen sense for even the most complicated syncopated rhythms. After this 10-week class, your rhythm will be rock solid, despite being nervous about sight-reading a new complex piece or playing in front of an audience.
Learn to Play the Bass Recorder
Thursdays, 4:00pm PDT
Class dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7
Want to become an asset to any recorder ensemble by being able to play the bass recorder? Or perhaps you have just recently bought a bass recorder and want to become proficient at reading the bass clef? OR you fell in love with the lower sound of the bass instruments? Sign up for this class if this describes you.
Learn to Play Alto Recorder an Octave UP
Wednesdays, 12 noon PDT
Class dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
You know that the lowest note on the alto is an "F'. But then you encounter music in which the alto part goes way below that "F'. You are casually told: "Just read the alto line an octave up." Easier said than done! By the end of this 10-week class, you will easily make the octave transposition without blinking an eye or losing a beat.
Tuition
$150 for each class, including music.
Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
Registration
To register please contact Inga Funck before the start of the class. She will send you instructions about how to pay.
Please make sure to include your best email address so you can be sent the Zoom link and music before the class begins.