Descant Recorder

17 Grade 4 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Descant Recorder, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   If a learner covers ALL the finger holes and blows gently, the recorder will most likely produce a:

   A. Drumming sound

   B. Lower note

   C. Higher note

   D. No sound at all

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Jane blows too hard on her recorder and it makes a squeaky, unpleasant sound.

   (a) Why did this happen?

   (b) What should she do to improve the sound?

   (3 marks)

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   (a) Blowing too hard/forcing too much air makes the recorder squeak or produce a harsh sound (1 mark). (b) She should blow gently and steadily, control her breath, and make sure her fingers fully cover the holes (2 marks).

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Correct hand position on the descant recorder requires the:

   A. Right hand on top only

   B. Left hand on top and right hand below

   C. Hands off the instrument

   D. Both hands crossed over

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The descant recorder is played by:

   A. Striking it with a stick

   B. Plucking its strings

   C. Blowing air into the mouthpiece

   D. Shaking it like a rattle

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The small openings along the body of the recorder that the fingers cover are called:

   A. Strings

   B. Finger holes

   C. Drum skins

   D. Keys of a piano

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Sound is produced on the recorder when the blown air makes the air inside the tube:

   A. Disappear

   B. Freeze

   C. Vibrate

   D. Stop moving

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Describe the correct posture and hand position for playing the descant recorder.

   (4 marks)

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   Posture: sit or stand upright with a straight back, shoulders relaxed, and head up so breathing is easy (2 marks). Hand position: hold the recorder with the left hand on top (nearer the mouth) and the right hand below, fingers curved to cover the holes fully, mouthpiece placed gently on the lips (2 marks).

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Before playing the descant recorder, a pupil must hold it correctly with two hands. Which hand should be placed on the upper part of the recorder, covering the thumb hole at the back and the top three finger holes?

   A. Left hand

   B. Both hands together

   C. Neither hand

   D. Right hand

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   (a) To which family of instruments does the descant recorder belong?

   (b) State how sound is produced on a recorder.

   (3 marks)

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   (a) Wind (woodwind) instruments (1 mark). (b) Sound is produced when the player blows air into the mouthpiece, making the air inside the tube vibrate; covering different holes changes the notes (2 marks).

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    To care for a descant recorder after use, a learner should:

    A. Leave it wet on the ground

    B. Use it to dig soil

    C. Clean and dry it, then store it safely

    D. Fill it with water

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The descant recorder belongs to which family of musical instruments?

    A. Percussion instruments

    B. Wind instruments

    C. String instruments

    D. Keyboard instruments

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    To change the notes played on a descant recorder, a learner:

    A. Shakes it faster

    B. Beats it harder

    C. Bows it with a stick

    D. Covers and uncovers the holes with fingers

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13. Question 13

    2 marks

    State two things a learner should do to take good care of a descant recorder.

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    When playing the recorder, a learner should blow:

    A. Without covering any hole

    B. As hard as possible

    C. Only once quickly

    D. Gently and steadily

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The part of the recorder that a player blows into is called the:

    A. Mouthpiece

    B. Finger hole

    C. Bell

    D. Foot joint

    (1 mark)

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16. Question 16

    3 marks

    Explain how a learner changes from a low note to a higher note when playing the descant recorder.

    (3 marks)

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    The learner changes notes by covering or uncovering different finger holes (1 mark). Covering more holes generally gives lower notes while uncovering holes gives higher notes (1 mark), together with steady controlled breath/blowing (1 mark).

17. Question 17

    1 mark

    A good sitting or standing posture when playing the recorder helps a learner to:

    A. Cover fewer holes

    B. Breathe well and play comfortably

    C. Play faster than others

    D. Make the recorder louder only

    (1 mark)

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