Topmusicanswers
How are recorders made?
Tone holes and the window are made using wood from the surrounding parts, so that the grain runs vertically through the instrument. ... Trees with wood that is dense and has a high density are hard to fell and work with, so producing a complex shape such as that of a recorder requires a great deal of labor.
Is the recorder easy to learn?
The recorder is one of the easiest instruments to learn. Many schools teach the recorder in the early years and it gives a good solid musical start for children. ... The good news is that if you master the recorder, you can easily move on to play the clarinet, the saxophone or the flute as the finger placement is the same.
