r/Recorder

I wonder if any of you know or have tired a recorder in the key of Bb ? I was looking to get my hand on one, or 3d print one ?

I recently bought a used soprano recorder. For background, I used to play the recorder in elementary school, and I played the flute for many years. I currently play guitar and piano.

After playing my new recorder, I started having pain in my right upper arm. I’m thinking that perhaps the recorder was like “the last straw.” FWIW, I also have been diagnosed with “golf elbow,” on the right side. I feel like selling the recorder. Thoughts?

My main recorder is an Alto but I like my soprano too I just play my Alto so much I cannot remember the notes for my soprano But I wanna play my soprano but I don't want to forget the notes on my Alto I'm very bad at remembering stuff as well I have trouble with the alphabet (I remember the letters but not the order perfectly) which is probably a problem but we'll skip over that Any tips would be appreciated I know tabs are kind of a thing kind of not But yeah

Música introdutória para tocar no momento antes da entrega das faixas aos Finalistas.

Baseado no Tema: Assimetria Total do Manual 100%Música do 6º Ano

Educação Musical - José Galvão

https://youtu.be/DRGdOAdDNl4

I come from the tin whistle world, and I have a slow, wide, and stable airstream.
My only experience with the recorder has been the Mollenhauer Fipple. It’s supposed to be easy, but not for me. My blowing doesn’t come out clear at all, and my fingering isn’t good either. Maybe the fact that I have big hands doesn’t help.

I’m looking for a recorder that can give me a different experience — one that doesn’t have a schoolish tone and has fingering that works well for big hands. I’ve seen the Mollenhauer Adri’s Dream 4119 soprano recorder in pearwood. Do you think it would be suitable for me, or is there a better option?

Hi there, I played recorder many years ago and have always liked the sounds of the recorder and the oboe, in particular. I‘ve also played clarinet (Bflat and alto) for years, oboe, etc I’m looking for a recorder methods book that would be good for an adult who already reads music. I have long fingers, so I think NOT starting with soprano recorder might be better for me.

i thought I’d just pick up a blue rubank method book for recorder, but afaik, none exists. I see several recorder method lines are available, but I’ve no idea what’s best for an adult.

Once I remember the fingerings, I have some music that I can jump right into! But I think I should refresh myself with the basics first.

Thank You!

Kunath released an introductory video for the Sigo Bass. Surprisingly, the whole 11-minute video does not demonstrate it being played. But I still thought it was interesting to see the real thing in comparison to a Küng bass and an alto. It's really wide. They mention it weighs 650g, the Küng bass about 1000g.

In the comments, they said it has its premiere today and tomorrow at a German concert event - so we should be able to hear it soon.

The video is in German.

Does anyone know where I can get a copy in Europe?

Where did.you get yours? Cannot find it anywhere (at a reasonable price)

I do feel like aesthetic quality is important for a lot of instruments, especially for performances and just general motivation to play. And just personally, I think paetzolds are incredibly ugly. specifically referring to the blocky and square recorders they’re known for, to me they just look like foundation. Ugly black and plywood boxes. I think the fact that they’re not immediately recognizable as instruments is a bad thing. They stick out like a sore thumb in any ensemble they’re in. Plus i personally don’t like how the keys blend into the instrument. It makes them look and feel even less like instruments. I get they’re supposed to look like organ pipes, but i don’t think that aesthetic translates well to recorders. I just don’t get the visual appeal. They just don’t look good to me.

I have never played a paetzold, i am simply just going off of how they look aesthetically, in which i believe they’re really ugly.

Hello,

I bought (online) an old Cambridge wooden tenor recorder; but upon unboxing it, I found it has excessive wax or paraffin on the outside. I see the tube of bore oil is empty and am guessing maybe it leaked.

How can I best clean the excessive wax off? should I just rub it off with an old cloth? I’ve got “Murphys oil soap” and “old English”, as well as some almond oil (originally bought for my hair). But I’m thinking that wiping with a cloth and cleaner seems harsh.

I’ve also got a hair dryer, if I should heat it up to melt the stuff off faster.

Rubbing with terrycloth seems to be working.

(I was REALLY GOOD at recorder back in 4th grade, but havent had a recorder for many years. I think fingering is same as an oboe and I just thought it might be fun to try. Someone gave me some old music so…I guess I’ll try it out.)

Thank you.