Different types of recorders all have their own systems and for and against their use. The five main types of recorder instruments are the Sopranino, Soprano or Descant, Alto (treble), Tenor, and...

One of the difficult choices to make when deciding which recorder to buy is which size of the recorder is best. There can be different reasons for choosing different sizes but there are some...

When I first started to look for a new recorder I wanted to know what materials they are made from. Probably in an attempt to avoid the squeaky plastic that I remember from school. I was surprised at...

When you hear recorders beiing played you can wonder if they can ever possibly sound any good! I know that's a question I asked myself many times when hearing that all too familiar high pitched...

If you've ever heard the recorder played it's very likely you've asked why it sounds so bad? I know I have many times. Usually while wincing and exiting the room to a less painful location with my...

I’ve always thought wood was better than plastic and recorders were no different. But were my perceptions right? As it turns out it is a lot more complex an answer than I first...