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Re: Recorder - Sorry if too off-topic

Author: CJB
Date: 2006-08-08 12:43

And please please please don't ever think 'they are recorders therefore they are out of tune' they can be played in tune through a combination of pulling out the head joint and not overblowing.

There are some good 2 piece descants out there but for a 6 year old the ability to twist the foot joint to a comfy position would be good. The Yamaha 302B is my favourite of the current plastic models - go on buy one for all the family, they are so cheap that it doesn't matter if they get a bit chewed up. But are nice toned instruments with good intonation.

I learnt descant (soprano) recorder from age 6 with my Dad, it was one of the few things that was special one on one time together. He had played a bit at school but forgotten most of it. We worked through the beginner book together.....until his lack of practicing and general slow pace got annoying and I took the book to my bedroom!

Be warned though recorders are addictive and can get exceedingly expensive........first you get into different sizes........then into wood........then into different woods.

Have fun