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Re: Recorder - Sorry if too off-topic

Author: Alex M.
Date: 2006-08-07 18:38

Thanks for the posts.

Jack, what great and detailed advice! I especially like the reference to the Trapp book--our children love the Sound of Music, and I suspect we'll enjoy the connection.

My wife is a very fine flute player, and I am a beginning clarinetist. To answer Ben's very real concern about pushing our son too early, he has shown great interest in learning an instrument in response to watching us practice and play.

I also really like Jack's suggestion that we all play together. My daughter is not yet ready for this, but at a minimum, my son and I can play. I've always wanted to learn the recorder, and this is a great opportunity! Maybe we can get my wife to join in.

I note Ben's comment about an instrument in 3 pieces. Are recorders commonly in 3 pieces? If so, is it for storage and cleaning purposes? What are the 3 pieces--mouthpiece, body, bell? Should I avoid 1-piece instruments?

Thanks again,

Alex M.
Massachusetts

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