Is a wooden recorder better?

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Wooden recorders are much more rewarding to play as they allow you to play with more expression. You can get more dynamics and colour from a wooden recorder. There is more resistance in wooden recorders, and often they are easier to play than plastic ones, especially on the lowest notes.

How do you play high E flat on a recorder?

How Do You Play High E On The Soprano Recorder?

Left hand thumb on the back.
Left fingers 1, 2, 3.
No left hand pinky ever.
Right hand 1, 2.
Make sure your right thumb is under the recorder helping to balance between their 4th and 5th holes.

What’s the difference between a German and baroque recorder?

You can easily tell which type of recorder you have by comparing just two tone holes. If you look at the holes on a traditional Baroque recorder, the fourth hole down from the top is smaller than the fifth hole. On a German recorder, the order is switched – the fourth hole is larger than the fifth hole.

Is there an E flat on the recorder?

The sixteenth note we learn, E flat in the second octave on the descant (soprano) recorder, lies on the top space of the treble clef.

What is the highest recorder note?

Which Recorder Has The Highest Pitch? The garklein or sopranissimo is the type of recorder with the highest pitch. Its range is from C6 to C8. This is four octaves higher than middle C on the piano.

What is the difference between yrs 23 and yrs 24 recorder?

According to Yamaha, the only difference between these two recorders is that the YRS 24B is a 3 Piece English/Baroque fingering recorder and the YRS 23 is a 3 Piece German fingering recorder.

Which is easier Baroque or German fingering?

Initially, the German fingering is easier and allows players relatively quickly to play simple tunes in simple keys. However, if you wish to play sonatas and concertos at some later date, then starting with the baroque fingering is certainly to be recommend.

What is the best material for a recorder?

We recommend that you play on a quality plastic recorder rather than on a poorly made wood recorder. Some recorders, particularly older ones, were mass-produced with little attention to tuning or response. You will be better served by playing a well-designed plastic recorder.