KerriF Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Ds has been very interested in piano/violin lessons but we aren't able to start that yet. I thought we would start with the recorder but I'm not sure which one to buy. I saw one listed on the rainbow site http://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?sid=1203281688-1628933&subject=17&id=004259 I have no idea if this is good or bad. I don't want to spend a ton of money :o or spend to little money. Thanks for your help :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 We just bought these in different colors and I am happy with the way they sound. They seem pretty tough and come apart in 3 pieces for easier cleaning. http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-3-Piece-C-Soprano-Recorder-Translucent/dp/B0002D15K4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_7?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1203288631&sr=8-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I haven't bought/used one recently, but I remember in school that our music teacher told us to make sure and get a 3 piece one. 1. It's easier to clean. 2. you can adjust the bottom piece to fit your pinky finger. HTH, ~Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I read reviews here quite some time ago on Penny Gardner and her nine note recorder method that was quite popular. Here's a link to a recorder she recommends: http://www.ninenote.com/families_play_recorder.html'>http://www.ninenote.com/families_play_recorder.html No idea how much it costs, but maybe it's features will help you decide if the RR one will be good or if another one will be better. Here's a link to her recorder books/methods: http://www.ninenote.com/ I've no experience with any of this, so I can't be of any great assistance, but I hope this helps out somewhat. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I recently put in a group order for these recorders: http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YRS-24B-YRS24B-Soprano-Recorder/dp/B0002F5I46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1203296592&sr=1-1 I personally prefer the baroque fingering (double holes on right hand ring finger and pinky, or notes d and c). As I recall they didn't ship directly from Amazon, but rather from some music store-- so the "purchase more than $25 and receive free shipping" won't apply. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 By the way, if you're also looking for a method book, I recommend using "It's Recorder Time" : http://www.amazon.com/Its-Recorder-Time-Alfred-Edtition/dp/0882848143/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203296981&sr=8-1 (do you know how to include a direct link in a word? I'd like to learn how to do that :-)). It's a very basic method book, nothing flashy or colorful. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra in CO Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 These are the recorders I got too, and I've been very happy with them. I would not recommend the 88 cent version that you can get at Walmart. Or the higher priced version you can get elsewhere. I bought a roughly $3 recorder somewhere. And I bought the Yamaha that Verena linked. I could tell the difference. My 10 year old could tell the difference too. (And although my younger kids couldn't tell the difference, *I* could hear the difference when they played) I'd also second recommendations for the Penny Gardner materials. Love, love, love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsm Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I really, really like the ones CBD carries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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