Are Moeck recorders good?
Over the years Moeck have been perfecting their student Flauto Rondo range, and the result is reliable, balanced recorders that are easy and enjoyable to play. These recorders are suitable instruments for ensemble playing, with its balanced tone across the registers blending well within an ensemble.
Is treble recorder the same as alto?
Some of you may be confused if you see a recorder called a “treble” recorder. This isn’t a commonly used name. However, treble recorders and alto recorders are the exact same thing. Treble is the older name for the recorder in the alto range.
Which is easier flute or recorder?
Let’s face it, the flute has a much larger range than the recorder, can be played with much more dynamics, control of tone, etc. I said earlier that the recorder is an easy instrument to start playing. But it is surprisingly difficult to play well.
Is the alto recorder easy to play?
There’s no right or wrong in your choice, but starting with alto will make your recorder journey a little easier to start. You can also swap between tenor and soprano seamlessly as they both use the same C fingering making it easier to join a recorder ensemble or recorder society.
How long is alto recorder?
Alto. The alto recorder is largest and lower than the soprano, but higher than the tenor. In shape and design, it looks exactly like the soprano recorder, only longer. The alto is 17.71 inches usually.
Can a recorder player play flute?
So, as you can see there are some notes in flute music that a recorder will not be able to play. This is due in large part to the fact that the flute is played be pressing down keys, while the recorder is played by covering tone holes (which can be difficult to cover accurately).
Is recorder fingering same as flute?
Fingering. Surprisingly, fingering on flute and recorder are almost exactly the same. Yes, the flute uses keys, but the order of the fingers correspond to the same notes. Many of my students who play flute have a head start over the other instruments due to this similarity.
What key is the alto recorder in?
F
The alto recorder in F, also known as a treble (and, historically, as consort flute and common flute) is a member of the recorder family. Up until the 17th century the alto instrument was normally in G4 instead of F4. The alto is between the soprano and tenor in size, and is correspondingly intermediate in pitch.
