Is a recorder A flute?

The recorder is a family of woodwind musical instruments in the group known as internal duct flutes—flutes with a whistle mouthpiece, also known as fipple flutes. It is the most prominent duct flute in the western classical tradition.

Are plastic recorders good?

The best quality plastic recorders are not inexpensive; typically, they cost about 50% of the price of a good quality inexpensive wooden instrument. However, for players on a very limited budget, they do provide acceptable performance at a relatively low price.

Is recorder difficult to play?

Compared to other instruments, the recorder is relatively easy to play, making it a great first instrument for kids or novice musicians. They come in many different colors and sizes to fit you. Recorders are a good stepping stone to harder blowing instruments that are held vertically, such as oboe or clarinet.

Is a recorder difficult to play?

Compared to other instruments, the recorder is relatively easy to play, making it a great first instrument for kids or novice musicians. They come in many different colors and sizes to fit you. Recorders are a good stepping stone to harder blowing instruments that are held vertically, such as oboe or clarinet. [1]

What are the notes to the recorder?

Recorders are made in different sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to different vocal ranges. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano (aka “descant”, lowest note C 5), alto (aka “treble”, lowest note F 4), tenor (lowest note C 4) and bass (lowest note F 3).

Is a Recorder part of music?

The recorder is a musical instrument that is a type of flute. It is shaped like a tube with one end bigger than the other end. A recorder player puts the bigger end in their mouth and blows into it. In Europe, people started to play the recorder in medieval times. The recorder was often used by musicians to sound like bird songs.