Which is the most useful key to get an alto recorder in?
1168678
I'm not a musician, bought a Yamaha Alto recorder (YRA-312B Key 'F') for my daughter. Are Alto recorders available in any key other than 'F'? All the Yamaha Alto recorders that I manage to find online as well as on Yamaha catalogue "OM84R3_recorders_eu.pdf" are in Key 'F'. So not the most appropriate answer for your question but key 'F' may be the only available option.
1168679
A recorder is a chromatic instrument so it's not tied to a key as say an Irish whistle or harmonica. The alto's lowest note is f just above middle c so depending on the register you wish to play at it may or may not suite your needs. I play soprano, alto, tenor and bass so switch around depending on the voive we need at any given time. For general playing I find the alto the most versitile - although I truly love my tenor's rich low notes. Hope that helps.
1853490
You can buy Q-up if you want it to pick up the tonearm at the end of the record. You can also look into vintage turntable's like the Sony psx-600 turntable.
1746537
Yes, it is just a easier tool to ues, and actually I prefer the rekey learn tool to the one that comes with the knobs. It's easier to use: )
2190296
Yes. That's the short answer. The alto's lowest note is the F below the soprano's lowest of C. HOWEVER, it will be written as if it were a higher note than the soprano. That's because the soprano actually sounds an octave higher than written and the alto sounds the pitch that is written. Want some fun? Try the tenor recorder. Its music is exactly the same as the soprano, but since it doesn't sound an octave higher than written, it produces a warm sound that blends well with the human voice.
1784321
The recorders I'm familiar with have had the same fingering as a sax, but without the little-finger-key options for flats/sharps (leaving a higher hole open instead of depressing a levered key with the little finger). I don't think you'll have any problem with it.
1523269
I'm really happy to help you . I hope you enjoy your recorder as much as I enjoy mine. It is really the best of its kind.
1640743
Hi,Its indeed useful and the features aare pretty handy. With minumal use of keys, you can navigate to the required menu.Quality of recording is good for band concerts and home recording.
1135388
It's easy to play this instrument. Professional help is good but it's not necessary. You can go on YouTube and watch video of people playing the notes or you can google to get the pictorial view of all the notes on the recorder. I hope my response help with your decision.
2023874
No, it as well as the alto recorder are F instruments. The Soprano and Tenor are C instruments, different octaves. Hope this helps.
503322
The Suzukin Manji can be purchased in all of the following keys: A B# C D E F G.I recommend you buy a C if you are a fairly new player, and A B#C and G if you are more experienced
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I love this keyboard. Having used the attack/release perimeters on it quite a bit, there does not seem to be a way to save them. I have to readjust these perimeters each time. I have also not found a way to record multiple instruments on top of each other with this device. But to me that is OK as tracks should be layered individually in case you'd ever like to delete one later on. In terms of layering "tones", it would be great if you could combine instruments to create unique sounds and harmonies, but that does not seem possible as well. (I'm no expert on this keyboard, but have been using it for about 5 months). I love this keyboard. Having used the attack/release perimeters on it quite a bit, there does not seem to be a way to save them. I have to readjust these perimeters each time. I have also not found a way to record multiple instruments on top of each other with this device. But to me that is OK as tracks should be layered individually in case you'd ever like to delete one later on. In terms of layering "tones", it would be great if you could combine instruments to create unique sounds and harmonies, but that does not seem possible as well. (I'm no expert on this keyboard, but have... » Read More I love this keyboard. Having used the attack/release perimeters on it quite a bit, there does not seem to be a way to save them. I have to readjust these perimeters each time. I have also not found a way to record multiple instruments on top of each other with this device. But to me that is OK as tracks should be layered individually in case you'd ever like to delete one later on. In terms of layering "tones", it would be great if you could combine instruments to create unique sounds and harmonies, but that does not seem possible as well. (I'm no expert on this keyboard, but have been using it for about 5 months). « Show Less
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I don't know, you will have to Google that to be sure or look in your instruction book that came with your recorder.
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the Q4, so far for me, has recorded various types of music nicely. i've not had the opportunity to record anything "classical/symphonic" yet. the key to getting a good recording with the Q4 is picking the appropriate setting on the Three-position MIC GAIN switch...either AUTO or manual, H - High sensitivity (for &#64257;eld recording), M - Medium sensitivity (for solo and chamber music performances) or L - Low sensitivity (for band performances and concerts).
912368
try the tascam 6 track recorder that should be plenty of tracks and right now its 99 bucks with prime shipping...check it to see if has all the stuff you want for recording tho...
306739
The Q88 is a very nice synthesizer. It will sound like several different instruments. Set it on stereo piano at the "00" setting and you have a real nice practice piano. This unit has to be plugged into an amplifier with speakers or you could use an old stereo receiver with an auxiliary input for your sound system. Again, the Q88 is a professional sounding band instrument and is still used by many recording artist! There should be a headphone jack on the back for private practice. I would start there! I owned one of these keyboards for years!
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The YRS 24-B is tuned to 442, so if you want to play it with a standard 440 tuned instrument (i. e. Guitar, Piano) it sounds sharp, and terrible. The tone this produces is better also. I recommend the Aulos personally, it is slightly easier to hit the highest notes, but this is a good sounding recorder, and is in tune with other instruments at 440 MHz. I carry both this and an Aulos in my Music accessory bag. Both have a curved windway as well, which helps the tone and ease of hitting the upper register. Definitely worth it.
701252
I have the same question - one of these or a completely different keyboard to learn piano?