I think it depends on the age of your kids. Since I start in third grade, I
stick to BAG and really utilize the wealth of BAG songs there are. The
background CDs really help.
One thought about left hand only: for the majority of kids, their left hand
is their weaker hand. I see it as a good opportunity to strengthen that
particular hand. 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.
There are times, when I'm including recorder in other songs we're doing
outside of the recorder unit where I will introduce the E or D for the
students.

Karen Stafford
-----Original Message-----
From: list@recorderclassroom.com [mailto:list@recorderclassroom.com] On
Behalf Of Sue Roessel Dura
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:22 PM
To: Recorder_Classroom
Subject: [RECL]BAG or more?

Dear List,

Now that I can see how much can be done with BAG, I'm torn between going
into
that or continuing to learn more notes. I've found in the past that as "E"
and
"D" are needed, the kids hand positions get better. But now I am intrigued
with
all the things going on with the left hand. How do you maintain good hand
positions if you concentrate on the left hand tunes? I see photos of kids
just
holding the bell of the recorder, but I keep hoping for more ;-)

Best, Sue
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