Learn to Play Recorder

12 Recorder Sonatas Op.4 - Sonata No.1 in D minor

  • Develop advanced minor mode technique
  • Execute complex rhythmic patterns

Composer: John Loeillet of London (1680-1730)

Notes Used: D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C, C#, D (high), E (high), F (high), G (high), A (high), Bb (high)

Key: D minor

Movements: I. Largo - II. Allemande (Allegro moderato) - III. Grave - IV. Giga (Allegro)

Movement I - Largo

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Movement II - Allemande

Keep the sixteenth-plus-eighth figures even — no rushing.

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Movement III - Grave

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Movement IV - Giga

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Performance Practice Notes

  • Allemande: ♩ = 90; avoid rushing
  • Grave: Very slow ♩ = 40; sustain tone fully

Performance Goal: Sustain the Grave's long notes at ♩ = 40 with no audible wobble or fade before each release.