Things to remember:

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1) sit up tall 

2) left hand on top, right hand on bottom

3) end of recorder is pointing to the floor

4) blow air gently into the mouthpiece

5) EVERY hole is covered with the pads of your fingers (not the fingertips)

6) elbows are close to side of your body

7) separate the notes (and air stream!) by tapping the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth just behind your front teeth