What is a good recorder?
We recommend the Yamaha plastic recorders, which feature good intonation and easy playability. Yamaha plastic recorder models include soprano, alto, tenor and bass, as shown below. Better still, the tenor parts are often easier and less exposed than the higher soprano parts. So, a tenor recorder is good to have.
How much is a decent recorder?
Pretty much every recorder player I know has a set. The soprano runs around $20, the Tenor is around $65. The 300 series also has altos and sopraninos and basses. If you want a renaissance style recorder, the Mollenhauer Dream plastic is great to start.
Do adults play recorders?
There are groups of adults meeting all over the world playing recorder. There are American Recorder Society chapters in most cities where people get together to play in ensembles. There is new music being written for recorder all the time.
Which recorder should I buy?
We recommend that you play on a quality plastic recorder rather than on a poorly made wood recorder. Some recorders, particularly older ones, were mass-produced with little attention to tuning or response. You will be better served by playing a well-designed plastic recorder.
What is a good brand of recorder?
Yamaha: Reliable And Consistent Sound. Everyone has heard of Yamaha and its strong reputation for producing quality instruments at a variety of price points. This dedication to sound has transferred well to the soprano recorder field.
What do you call someone who plays a recorder?
1. recorder player – someone who plays the recorder. instrumentalist, musician, player – someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection.
What is the difference between yrs 23 and yrs 24?
The YRS20 and 24 are baroque, or standard, fingering. The YRS23 is German fingering. The YRS 20’s are the models made of clear colored plastic, and the YRS 23/24’s are usually a little bit thicker ivory colored plastic.
How do you tell if a recorder is a soprano?
The note produced with all holes closed on an alto recorder is f’ while all holes closed on the soprano is c”. The fingering patterns are the same on all recorders, with minor variations according to instrument. If you play with a recorder group, it may include a soprano in c”, alto in f’, tenor in c’ and bass in f.