Recorder construction

1. How is a recorder constructed?
2. What is recorders made of?
3. How does a recorder work?
4. Is the recorder a serious instrument?

How is a recorder constructed?

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.

What is recorders made of?

Recorders are musical instruments that were originally made of wood, but today recorders made of resin are available. Resin recorders are moderately priced and robust, with a solid sound and sensation during play.

How does a recorder work?

The recorder produces sound in the manner of a whistle or an organ flue pipe. In normal play, the player blows into the windway (B), a narrow channel in the head joint, which directs a stream of air across a gap called the window, at a sharp edge called the labium (C).

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.