Learn to Play Recorder

Recorder Sonata in F Major, Op.3 No.3

  • Execute graceful dance movements
  • Perfect balanced phrasing

Composer: John Loeillet of London (1680-1730)

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

Key: F Major

Movements: I. Adagio - II. Courante (Allegro) - III. Sarabanda - IV. Bourrée

Movement I - Adagio

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Movement II - Courante

Keep the running eighths flowing in one-bar groups.

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Movement III - Sarabanda

Lean on beat 2 of every bar.

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Movement IV - Bourrée

Keep the opening upbeat light.

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Performance Practice Notes

  • Sarabanda: Emphasize beat 2; slow triple meter ♩ = 60
  • Bourrée: Light upbeat; tempo ♩ = 90

Performance Goal: Make each dance recognizable by ear — the Sarabanda's beat-2 stress and the Bourrée's light upbeat should be audible without explanation.