Recorders should be banned

[greekgranny]

The child next door has got to the age where they learn the recorder, I wouldn't mind but just wish she could practice in the evening not at 6.30 in the morning.

[Sandra & co]

London’s burning still haunts me, all 3 of mine played the recorder. I still belt out London’s Burning or God Save The Queen every now and again but not at 6am as I can’t even speak at thst time!

[Guest]

I agree. However it could be worse. When I was in year 1 it was compulsory to learn the violin. My parents said it was one of the more painful parenting experiences !

[Mr Tom Morrow]

My God this brought back memories.

My Son tried to learn the trumpet when he was about 9 or 10. Hells teeth it was awful.

Going back 50+ years the lad next door to me who was my age tried to learn the violin. I use the word tried as it sounded horrendous!
Went on for years at all hours of the day.

Put me off music for life.

[Floridatilly]

Originally Posted by Sandra & co

London’s burning still haunts me, all 3 of mine played the recorder. I still belt out London’s Burning or God Save The Queen every now and again but not at 6am as I can’t even speak at thst time!

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Aw that brings back so many memories! My sister and I would belt out London’s burning all the time! We would often find my dad with his hands over his ears 🤪
There was no mobile phones or I pass in those days so a recorder was priceless lol

[WhereIBelong]

Thank goodness for electric pianos - like a full sized normal piano - but WITH HEADPHONES!

[Guest]

Just saw this on FB...

[greekgranny]

They must have the same Stage one recorder book that DS had 40yrs ago, all the same tunes!

[SquishTheWhale]

Do they still force kids into this or is recorder optional now? I hated the bloomin thing and don't have a musical bone in my body.
I'm sure my mother agreed after the 200th rendition of 'Truly Scrumptious' as well.

[Disney_time]

I feel your pain. We have three wee girls next door. They could form a band!
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