Learn to Play Recorder

6 Recorder Sonatas Op.1 - Sonata No.2 in C Major

  • Master brilliant C Major writing
  • Execute virtuosic passages

Composer: Johann Ernst Galliard (c. 1687-1749)

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

Key: C Major

Movements: I. Adagio - II. Allegro - III. Grave - IV. Allegro

Complete Sonata

Keep the tone bright and the final whole-note C steady to the end.

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Performance Practice Notes

  • Ties: Hold the tied half notes full value; no early release
  • Tone: Bright, open sound throughout the C Major range

Performance Goal: Sustain the closing whole-note C with a steady, unwavering tone until the cutoff.