Topmusicanswers
- Can you play an alto recorder with small hands?
- Is tenor the smallest recorder?
- What is the smallest and highest sounding recorder?
- Should I get a soprano or alto recorder?
Can you play an alto recorder with small hands?
The alto is a great choice if you plan to play in a group with other recorder players. It is also great for playing hymns and folk music. Some players with smaller hands will find starting on the alto difficult (and learning the tenor or bass later may present the same challenges).
Is tenor the smallest recorder?
Recorders are made in various sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to various vocal ranges. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano (aka "descant", lowest note C5), alto (aka "treble", lowest note F4), tenor (lowest note C4) and bass (lowest note F3).
What is the smallest and highest sounding recorder?
Sopranino. The sopranino recorder is the smallest and highest of the 5 main types of recorders. This is the least common of the recorder types appearing in recorder consorts greater than 4 people. Most standard recorder quartets consist of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
Should I get a soprano or alto recorder?
If you're a new player, or especially younger, a soprano would be great. If you're older or more advanced, an alto recorder will serve you better. Wooden recorders will sound better than plastic ones every time, but they'll be more expensive and sensitive to changes in weather.
