What I've discovered is that if I ask them to hold the bell in 3rd grade,
they can't easily break that habit in fourth.
It's a no-winner for me.
I solicit suggestions.
Should I ask the third graders to use two thumbs?

On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 10:45 PM, Jennifer S. wrote:

> At 06:58 PM 9/14/2008, you wrote:
>
>> Since I'm a flute player, by habit, I keep my little finger
>> on the foot joint holes of the recorder and balance my right hand that
>> way.
>> My students do the same so they're used to that position by fourth grade.
>>
>
> I don't like to let them do this because it is a hard habit to break. When
> they start playing the lower notes, you don't want your finger covering
> those holes, and you also want the pinky to be up and ready for that low C,
> not resting on the instrument.
>
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