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Beginner's Collection
Beginner's Collection23 Products
For years, the recorder has been taught to school children as an introduction to the world of music - and for good reason. The recorder's beautiful simplicity makes it readily accessible to players of all ages and musical experience. So, based on our experience and customer feedback, we have curated this collection of recorders ideal for beginning players. Whether you are looking for a durable plastic instrument or are transitioning to a wooden instrument for the first time, you will find a selection of good quality instruments here. As always, if you are taking lessons, we recommend asking your instructor for guidance in selecting the appropriate instrument first.
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The Adri's Dream recorder series by Adriana Breukink is a unique blend between renaissance and baroque construction. The wide bore gives it a powerful, robust tone characteristic of the Renaissance, but the Baroque fingering and two-octave range make it more accessible to play. The construction also retains the homogenous texture...
$24
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$35
The Yamaha Ecodear Recorder is a Rottenburgh-style recorder with a Baroque system and an arched windway. The body is made of plant-based Ecodear plastic. Ecodear plastic is the world's first application of environmentally friendly, plant-based materials in a musical instrument.* The change in material results in a mellow, centered tone...
$115
Mollenhauer's Canta series recorders are versatile and reliable with a clear, pleasant sound. Their homogenous tone is ideal for ensemble playing, but they also sing out clearly as solo instruments. These instruments have a practical design and a well-balanced weight distribution that makes them an excellent choice even for less experienced players. This...
$112
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$148
About Kung's STUDIO series recorders produce a warm, pleasant sound that blends well with other recorders. The STUDIO soprano recorder is Kung's most popular recorder for beginners, but it is also an excellent choice for more experienced players. It is often used as a treble in ensemble playing, as it has...
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$26
Yamaha's 300 series features a complete range of top quality recorders, from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, low-maintenance ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully competitive...
$50
Lere (apple green)
Tere (berry)
Dege (sea blue)
Digi (orange)
About the Fipple Soprano Recorders The Fipple recorders are a wonderful entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer. It is available in four vibrant colors and each model is associated with a humorous character. The child-friendly, high-quality combination of materials is a proven recipe for a successful start to making music. Robust, reliable...
$10
This Yamaha is easy to play and has a clear soft tone. This recorder is made of ABS Resin, which makes it durable and easy to maintain. It is a perfect way to introduce beginners and young children to music. This instrument is sold in a cloth case made of environmentally friendly,...
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