How does a recorder make noise?

A recorder makes noise when air is blown into the mouthpiece, causing the air inside the instrument to vibrate. This vibration creates sound waves that travel through the air and reach our ears.

1. Airflow: When you blow into the recorder, you create a stream of air that flows into the instrument.

2. Embouchure: The way you shape your mouth and lips when you blow into the recorder affects the sound it makes.

3. Air Pressure: The amount of air pressure you use when you blow into the recorder also affects the sound.

4. Finger Holes: The recorder has several holes along its length. When you cover or uncover these holes with your fingers, you change the pitch of the sound.

5. Resonance: The recorder's body is designed to resonate with the sound waves produced inside it. This resonance amplifies the sound and gives the recorder its characteristic tone.