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(More customer reviews)Recorders have a long history in music, dating back centuries to the Middle Ages, and there are many recorder ensembles today capable of playing music beautifully. There are five kinds of recorders ranging in size from the sopranino (which is the kind children play in schools, like I did) to the bass, which can be almost as tall as some of those kids playing the sopranino. The alto recorder is right in the middle in terms of length (18 inches) and tonal range.
This particular instrument from Yamaha is very affordable, and while it is made of resin, the ivory finish is quite attractive. The sound quality is pleasant and soft, although it can be difficult to play for people who do not have long fingers...no way could the average child stretch long enough to cover all the holes. The alto recorder is definitely an adult's instrument.
While handmade wooden recorders can easily cost over a thousand dollars, there are many resin models of the instrument that come in under $50 that both look and sound nice. If you are beginning to play the recorder or simply a cost-conscious person, you'll find a lot of value with any of Yamaha's 20 series recorders (sopranino, soprano and alto only). The Yamaha 300 series of all five sizes is a little more spendy, but generally more attractive than the 20 series and still far less costly than standard wooden recorders.
Just shop around a little and be conscious of the length of your fingers. In this case, size DOES matter.
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