So I played a recorder in middle school, pretty much, and I wanted to figure out the fingering for a Korean piece, "Arirang", but I'm bad at the danso (air flow is so hard to get), and haven't quite got the money for a more expensive instrument like the Daegeum (a transverse bamboo flute, but 700 USD+ for a real one)... so I looked around and determined that a wooden recorder was for me. I chose the baroque fingering.
The first 3 days I got frustrated with the recorder because the sound would go off after about 10-15 minutes, but I looked it up, and found out one has to break in the instrument and the air flow into a recorder is very different than with a transverse flute. You have to blow more slowly than with a transverse flute and get your tongue into the correct position.
The rules are, you warm up the instrument (under your arm, mostly the mouthpiece... slowly), then play for about 5 minutes every day for a week. Then 10 minutes. Then 15 minutes. the next week.
Since I bought a used instrument I could play for longer.
Once the instrument is warmed up, the tone is fantastic. It's warm, has that wooden sound, but it will tell you that it's done for the day when the tone goes off despite your fingering being right. Clean it, dry it, let it dry outside the case pieces upright (cylinder facing up), then put into the case, repeat and you should be able to play for longer the next week.
In the meantime I got the fingering for Arirang half down.
I saw reviews saying they gave this to their children, and were surprised when they found it got dinged up--I wouldn't give a wooden recorder to children because you need time to warm it up and most kids aren't that patient in the first place to warm up an instrument over weeks. I know I wasn't as a kid. They want to play it now, and they will abuse the instrument. Get a cheap plastic one--maybe a Yamaha, see if they like it, let them ding that up, and when they get invested and know how to care for their instruments, then invest in a wooden one, teach them how to break in the instrument and that should be better for them.
Other than that, the recorder played well for me... breaking it in takes patience though. Watch videos on how to break in your wooden recorder and how to regulate air--because I've found with the danso, dizi, and the plastic recorder and this recorder, the way you manage breath is completely different. You won't automatically get it the first time just because you've played the other woodwinds before.
Eastrock Recorder Instrument for Adults Soprano Recorder Baroque Maple Wood C Key 2 Piece Recorder With Hard Case
4.5 | 699 ratings
Price: 19.88
Last update: 01-01-2025
About this item
♪ Special Design -- Two pieces construction: It is advantageous to adjust the position of C hole according to the size of the hand shape. Hand-polished mouthpiece can fit well with your mouth,Great is very suitable for beginners.Bright sound, Easy to play. Help your kids to improve their sense of hearing for music and their motor skills.This is important for children and beginners to play and learn their instruments with motivation and joy.
♪ Easy to Clean - For cleaning, it's much easier to clean the inside of the soprano recorder with cleaning rod, ensures the cleanness of it. Come with a appropriate storage bag, You can also take it with you.
♪ Good Material -- Selected from the north , high grade maple for special musical instrument , high hardness, high strength, light weight, has excellent high frequency vibration ability,hence bright and sound is bright and filling with penetrating power,Suitable for performances in classroom, stage, and band.
♪ Package Contents -- Maple Wood 2 Piece Soprano C Recorder Baroque Style Fingering, Joint Grease,Cleaning Rod With Hairbrush , Hard case,Carrying bag.
♪ No-hassle warranty - If the instrument ever fails due to manufacturing defects,We promise, for as long as you own the instrument and have proof of purchase, we'll provide you with parts for free ,feel free to reach us by message to contact our support team.
♪ Easy to Clean - For cleaning, it's much easier to clean the inside of the soprano recorder with cleaning rod, ensures the cleanness of it. Come with a appropriate storage bag, You can also take it with you.
♪ Good Material -- Selected from the north , high grade maple for special musical instrument , high hardness, high strength, light weight, has excellent high frequency vibration ability,hence bright and sound is bright and filling with penetrating power,Suitable for performances in classroom, stage, and band.
♪ Package Contents -- Maple Wood 2 Piece Soprano C Recorder Baroque Style Fingering, Joint Grease,Cleaning Rod With Hairbrush , Hard case,Carrying bag.
♪ No-hassle warranty - If the instrument ever fails due to manufacturing defects,We promise, for as long as you own the instrument and have proof of purchase, we'll provide you with parts for free ,feel free to reach us by message to contact our support team.
Product information
| Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 10.12 x 3.86 x 1.77 inches |
| ASIN | B08213M6V7 |
| Customer Reviews |
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644 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,967 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #16 in Recorders (Musical Instruments) |
| Date First Available | November 25, 2019 |
| Color Name | brown,black |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Instrument Key | C |
| Size | Baroque Style |
Top reviews from the United States
Yoonmi
Wooden instruments take a while to break in.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023Helen R.
Nice recorder
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024bobnstuff
a good second step up.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024JFincher
Nice recorder in a nice package
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
Claire B.
GOT IT FOR A GIFT FOR A LITTLE PRO MUSICIAN. TOTALLY APPROVED!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021Alan Scheer
Good beginner
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023Amazon Buyer
Why does it come with only one hole, on the bottom of the instrument instead of two
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023Brett Stafford
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023