All Star Recorder Notes with Letters (Smash Mouth – Easy Tutorial)

Welcome! In this lesson, you will learn how to play All Star on recorder by Smash Mouth.

This is one of the most requested songs, and now you can finally learn it step by step. Even though it may sound fast, it becomes much easier once you break it into parts.

This song is recommended for intermediate recorder players, mainly because of the fast rhythm and sixteenth notes.

All Star Recorder Notes (Key and Notes)

The original song is in the key of F# major. However, in this tutorial, we will play it in the key of G major, which is much easier on the recorder.

Even though G major includes F sharp, this note is not used in this version of the melody.

To play All Star on recorder, you should be familiar with these notes:

G note

A note

B note

C note

High C note

D note

High D note

E note

All Star Recorder Notes with Letters (Part 1)

Start with the verse of the song. It is not very difficult, but you should focus on keeping a steady rhythm.

In this section, you will mainly use simple note transitions, but pay attention to rhythm and articulation.

All Star Recorder Notes with Letters (Part 2)

This part introduces faster passages. You will need to control your air and articulation, especially when playing short notes.

This is a great section to practice staccato technique, where each note is played shorter and more separated.

All Star Recorder Notes (Difficult Part)

This is the most challenging section of the song.

Focus on keeping the rhythm tight and the notes short. Listening to the audio will help you understand how the phrase should sound.

All Star Recorder Notes with Letters (Chorus)

Finally, here is the chorus — the most recognizable part of the song.

The chorus is actually easier than the previous section, so once you reach this point, you are very close to playing the full song.

Remember to repeat the first two bars of the chorus before continuing.

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