Recorder

Playing in a new recorder

Playing in a new recorder
  1. How do you break in a new recorder?
  2. Should I oil a new recorder?
  3. Is the recorder a serious instrument?

How do you break in a new recorder?

Take the instrument apart, dry the inside and leave it out to dry completely – until the next day. Then you carry on in the same manner. You will notice that you can increase the playing time gradually; your recorder will gladly join in.

Should I oil a new recorder?

Recorders are heavily exposed to moisture. In order to maintain the tone quality and prevent the wood from cracking, it is necessary to oil the instruments frequently.

Is the recorder a serious instrument?

For most of us, a plastic recorder was the first musical instrument we encountered back in elementary school, and for that reason it's something we tend to think of as a childhood toy. However, the recorder is actually a serious instrument, with a rich history that goes back to ancient times.

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