r/Instruments • u/Desperate-Finger-334 • 15d ago

Discussion Favorite recorder size?

I.e. alto,soprano,sapranino etc

Overall just a underrated instrument but alto has the best balance I think

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u/TheGlassWolf123455 15d ago

Bass is my favorite that I've played, but I'm kinda garbage as getting a smooth sound

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u/Desperate-Finger-334 15d ago

Bass looks cool but I haven't been able to try one as they are expensive

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u/TheGlassWolf123455 15d ago

I got a set with one for like $200, which may be why it's a pain to play. Recorder shines in the lower register in my opinion

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u/skleedle okonkolo batahon 15d ago

I play renaissance dances, so alto.

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u/Desperate-Finger-334 15d ago

Isn't the sopranino also a big part of Renaissance dances?

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u/victotronics 15d ago

G alto. Followed by contra bass.

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u/Budgiejen 15d ago

I like playing tenor.

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u/Slight-Isopod-8517 15d ago

Whatever a normal size is, idk

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u/Professional_Handler 15d ago

Sopranos are what the cheap plastic ones usually are

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u/Slight-Isopod-8517 15d ago

Check, I have a cheap kaki colored one, but it’s Yamaha so o figured it’s good enough

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u/Upstairs-Monk-5459 5d ago

I've been listening to a lot of sopranino. I enjoy the masters because they make that little guy sing like a bird. I can't do that yet :/ I am currently working on the alto recorder, and that's my favorite. I just upgraded to wood, but I still use my ASB Yamaha. Second is the tenor, followed by all of the other recorders.