Is the recorder easy to learn?

The recorder is one of the easiest instruments to learn. Many schools teach the recorder in the early years and it gives a good solid musical start for children. The good news is that if you master the recorder, you can easily move on to play the clarinet, the saxophone or the flute as the finger placement is the same.

What recorder should I buy for a beginner?

Probably the two most common recorder voices that beginners learn to play are soprano and alto; which one you might choose could depend on a number of factors. We recommend that you begin on the alto recorder. The alto is a great choice if you plan to play in a group with other recorder players.

Do recorders ever sound good?

Unfortunately, it is a very easy instrument to play badly. However, if it’s taught well it can sound beautiful even at a very elementary stage. Children in our pre-instrumental classes have a chance to hear a wide variety of different instruments before they choose which they would like to learn.

How long does it take to learn the recorder?

If you start a child on the recorder at the age of five, it can take as long as one and a half to two years to develop this co-ordination, during which time they can get very bored and frustrated. If you start them at age six and a half to seven this same process usually takes three to six months.

What is the easiest instrument to learn?

Top 10 Easiest Instruments To Learn

Ukulele – Overall Easiest Instrument To Learn For Everyone.
Harmonica.
Cajon – Easiest Instrument to Learn on Your Own.
Keyboard/Piano – Easiest Instrument to Learn for a Child.
Acoustic Guitar – Easiest Instrument To Learn For Adults.

How long does it take to learn recorder?

What is the easiest instrument to teach yourself?

Easiest Musical Instruments To Learn

Ukulele. This is an incredible instrument to begin learning with as an adult.
Piano. The piano enters this list not because it is exactly easy but because it appeals to our sight and its skills are easy to pick up.
Drums.
Guitar.

Should I get a soprano or alto recorder?

If you’re a new player, or especially younger, a soprano would be great. If you’re older or more advanced, an alto recorder will serve you better. Wooden recorders will sound better than plastic ones every time, but they’ll be more expensive and sensitive to changes in weather.

Are wooden recorders better than plastic ones?

The main difference between plastic and wooden instruments is the sound. Wooden recorders have such a rich, colourful tone quality compared to plastic recorders. There is more resistance in wooden recorders, and often they are easier to play than plastic ones, especially on the lowest notes.

Why do recorders sound so bad?

So why the bad reputation? One reason is that many school music teachers aren’t trained recorder players. They can play some notes, but they might lack proper technique. Like any instrument, the intricacy of fingering, breath pressure and tonguing to perfect intonation and sound quality needs to be learnt.

Why do recorders sound awful?

There are sounds bouncing around in your head that your microphone or recording device can’t even hear. We hear the vibrations of sound through our eardrums but also through bone conduction (when the vibrations bypass the eardrum and go straight to our inner ear).

Are there scales and intervals for a recorder?

Recorder scales and intervals practice sets for bass recorder and alto recorder up are harder to find. These musical exercises were designed for recorders, but you might also conceivably use them with other instruments. (They have been used effectively for sackbut practice, for example.)

Are there any exercises for an alto recorder?

Practice them all, or selectively as needed. Don’t forget to vary the articulations and rhythms! There are many sets of basic recorder exercises available elsewhere for F (alto, sopranino) and C (tenor, soprano) recorders, although perhaps not as comprehensive and systematic as these.

How does speakpipe work as a voice recorder?

SpeakPipe voice recorder allows you to create an audio recording directly from a browser by using your microphone. The recording is produced locally on your computer, and you can record as many times as you need.