Which recorder should I buy?
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.
What brand of recorder is best?
You may also want to check out our Teaching Recorder Beginner’s Guide.
- Yamaha: Reliable And Consistent Sound. Yamaha YRS-23Y. Yamaha YRS-302BIII.
- Kingsley Kolors: Great Value And Durable. Kingsley Kolors.
- Hohner: Beautiful Sound. Hohner Kids Recorder.
- Aulos: Respected And Tough. Aulos A209B Soprano Recorder.
- Conclusion.
How do you tell if a recorder is a soprano?
The note produced with all holes closed on an alto recorder is f’ while all holes closed on the soprano is c”. The fingering patterns are the same on all recorders, with minor variations according to instrument. If you play with a recorder group, it may include a soprano in c”, alto in f’, tenor in c’ and bass in f.
How often should I service my Dolmetsch Recorder?
Work carried out on Dolmetsch recorders during the first two years after purchase is covered by our comprehensive two year guarantee. After that, we expect to service your recorder every two or three years if use is heavy – every five years if use is light.
What happened to J & M Dolmetsch?
In March 1978 the Dolmetsch family (Dr. Carl Dolmetsch and his twin-daughters Jeanne and Marguerite Dolmetsch) was forced out of the company and decided to set up a new family firm J & M Dolmetsch which started making instruments in September 1978. The original company, Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd., weakened by poor management, collapsed in October 1981.
Who owns Dolmetsch musical instruments?
J & M Dolmetsch purchased the assets of Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd. from their liquidators and it is that reunited business that continued the family’s work under the name Dolmetsch Musical Instruments. 1 .