TODAY Present anchor Craig Melvin is celebrating a candy and nostalgic milestone together with his daughter.
On January 21, Melvin took to Instagram to share an lovely video of his nine-year-old daughter, Sybil Ann, practising the recorder, a woodwind instrument acquainted to many college students throughout the US.
For numerous adults, studying to play the recorder is a core childhood reminiscence.
The plastic, flute-like instrument has lengthy been a staple of music education schemes because of its affordability and accessibility, making it straightforward for faculties to buy in bulk for college students.
Much like the flute, the recorder is performed by masking and uncovering a collection of holes along with your fingers to create completely different notes whereas blowing into the opening on the high.
Introducing the recorder in class settings permits music lecturers to familiarize college students with the fundamentals of taking part in an instrument whereas additionally serving to develop high-quality motor abilities.
Within the candy clip Melvin shared, Sybil notices her dad filming her and shortly turns into self-conscious, calling out to him to “cease.”
“It’s only for my private assortment,” Melvin insists, prompting a reluctant “high-quality” from Sybil earlier than she continues rehearsing because the household canine will be heard barking within the background.
After she finishes the tune, Melvin proudly congratulates her, saying, “Method to go, candy woman!”
Melvin continued his lighthearted tone within the put up’s caption, joking, “Don’t inform her I posted it. Our canine, Myles, actually loved or…”
Followers within the feedback part shared their love for the second, with many reminiscing about their very own recorder days.
Fellow information broadcaster Morgan Chesky wrote, “She’s much better than I used to be! Held a live performance in my grandparents lounge the place I charged a dime per ticket… Ran out crying after I butchered sizzling cross buns.”
“Oh I bear in mind these recorder days!” one commenter added.
“You’re an excellent Dad. I had my children follow on the patio. I advised them it might make the neighbors glad to listen to such beautiful sounds 🤣” one other chimed in.
