I play recorders, in C (soprano/tenor) and alto (in F) rather well. Does this instrument finger like a recorder?
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Almost! The two subholes are rather tricky but if you play a recorder you should have no problem adjusting to the new instrument. I havent touched a recorder since i bought the ocarina. Its just a lot funner to play in my opinion. The notes ascend as you let go of holes from the tip of the instrument, to the top, followed by the Holes under the instrument, followed by your pinky last.
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The fingering is somewhat different but the principle of lifting the fingers in sequence is similar to the recorder. It is not difficult to learn. The main problem is that it is out of tune with the recorders and with the piano. It is beautiful played by itself but don't expect to play in concert with other instruments.
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Yes it does. Which is outstanding so you can hear the quietest sounds on your recorder. I love it.
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I have used both and feel there is a slight difference. The touch and tone are very similar but the white recorder has a slightly better touch and tome in my opinion. It is slightly heavier and feels better in the hand. It is also just a little more soft toned. The differences are small but I use the cheaper transparent ones for taking hiking with me or other places they may be damaged or lost and use the white one at home.
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It plays and records this is a very good for playing or recording. I would buy this unit again
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The lowest note on a soprano is "C". The analogous note (all holes closed) on an alto is the "F" below it. A tenor can play the "C" below that and a bass can play the "F" below that.
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Hi ChrisI see that others have already given you the specs. I play this recorder nearly every day. I had to train my hands at first to get the low notes and prevent leaking. Now after a couple of months I can play it with ease, but it is a very large instrument and does strain your hands.
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Yes....great recordings are possible with this recorder....I highly recommend it....I and others are very impressed with it's quality of sound....just be careful with it....mine fell over on a tripod and now only half of the screen works....but I'm still using it. Great buy for the price!
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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.
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I was unable to stretch my fingers enough to cover all the holes and play this recorder. I am having to send it back. I'm hoping that I can get a soprano recorder that I will be able to handle.
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No,the only other recorder we sell is the Adler Tenor recorder, which sells for $159.99. Thanks Lina.
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Yes it is softer on your fingers. I highly recommend ordering strings with it,the stock strings are terrible. The guitar itself is actually very nice. I know it's classified as a student guitar but it really isn't a student guitar. I would call it an intermediate guitar. very nice for the money.
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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.
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Sharon I hadn't really thought about that but when I read your question I took it out of the box & turned it on. I made sounds as singing different notes and the hand started going to different notes and working. It did just like when I used it to tune my violin. I hope this helps you.
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This is a great recorder, and it record in high quality... I think if you just want to record conversations, you could probably find a simpler recorder. I use that all the time as musician, because I can have a real notion of how I played listen to the recording that this thing make. Yes, if you just want record conversations, it is better to find a simpler recorder... :)
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Baroque recorder is the regular recorder in my opinion. They are the most popular recorder. Yes, You can play sharps and flats.
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Sorry, ALL Alto recorders are in the key of F. The Tenor model is in F. The full range looks like this: Sopranino - F Soprano - C Alto - F Tenor - C Bass - F
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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 ﬁeld recording), M - Medium sensitivity (for solo and chamber music performances) or L - Low sensitivity (for band performances and concerts).