Gently Sleep Recorder Notes with Letters (Easy for Beginners)

Welcome! In this lesson, you will learn how to play Gently Sleep on recorder, a very easy song for beginners.

This song is part of the recorder karate yellow belt and uses only three notes, making it perfect for students who are just starting.

Gently Sleep Recorder Notes (B A G)

This song only uses three notes:

B,
A and
G.

You don’t need to learn any new notes, which makes this song very easy to play.

If you already know Hot Cross Buns, this song will feel familiar, but with a different rhythm.

How to Play Gently Sleep on Recorder

Listen to the audio first and try to follow the rhythm.

The melody is very simple. The first line is repeated, so once you learn it, you already know most of the song.

Try to say the note names (B, A, G) while following the rhythm. This will help you play more accurately.

Start slowly and keep a steady beat. You will hear a 4-beat count before the audio begins.

Tips for Beginners

If your recorder squeaks, it usually means that one of your fingers is not fully covering a hole.

Keep your fingers relaxed and make sure each hole is completely covered.

Also, try to blow gently and steadily to produce a clean sound.

Want more easy songs? Visit our easy recorder songs for beginners page to keep improving step by step.