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Re: Recorder - Sorry if too off-topic

Author: D
Date: 2006-08-07 20:21

I have mostly Yamaha recorders and they are good for the money. the Sopranino (the one smaller than the descant/soprano and in F) is not as good as the corresponding Aulos - mine is pretty bad and I have never heard another sound very good either. The Descant/soprano, alto, tenor and bass are all very acceptable though. If you go for Aulos then have a look at the 500 series and if you can get someone to play the 500 and 300 at you and you hear a difference then you know it will be worth the extra money. I would also advocate seeing if you can find a group for your child to play in as soon as possible. A community group with very mixed ages and abilities is ideal. This is a great social experience for children, but also serves as a fun outlet on days when practice seems a little dull or something technical is proving a problem. Music is about fun for the 99% of us not trying to make a living from it! Another thing, don't rule out jazz. There is no reason why the recorder has to stick to classical/renaissance/folk/baroque etc. And, see if you can get hold of some recordings of some really good recorder players - proof it is a real instrument! Evelyn Nallen springs to mind for one. Another thing you might like to pick up is a cheap plastic fife. Yamaha and Aulos both make them - the Yammy is about Five punds sterling. You flute playing other half might find it amusing and it would be a good thing for your littelen to have a go on.

Sounds like you are going to be having fun.

Final thought - get a book of christmas carols and give a little festive concert for your relatives or friends, or patient neighbours who have suffered through all the practicing.

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