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Claire F
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Posted: July 10 2012 at 4:41pm \| IP Logged

Based on another thread, I was looking at the Nine Note Recorder method and I think this would be a fun addition to our learning this year.

Penny Gardner has suggestions for the type of recorder, but I'm wondering if anyone here has any suggestions, favorites, things to look for, or avoid, in choosing a recorder. I don't want to spend very much money, but I'd like to get something decent.

Thanks!

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Posted: July 10 2012 at 4:48pm \| IP Logged

We have several Aulos Soprano Recorders and a couple other cheapie ones for the smaller kids.

I think our Alto Recorder is Aulos too.

You want one that comes apart (2 or 3 part), for cleaning reasons.

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Posted: July 10 2012 at 4:58pm \| IP Logged

We use Aulos Recorders as well. It's a great recorder and doesn't break the bank. Easy to clean.

We have the Soprano Recorder and the Alto Recorder. They sound lovely together, especially if you play from any of Penny's duet books.

We keep a couple of Melissa and Doug Recorders for little ones.

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Posted: July 11 2012 at 10:33am \| IP Logged

Great - thank you!

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Posted: July 11 2012 at 1:00pm \| IP Logged

My favorite recorder is either the Mollenhauer Student or Moeck. I prefer pearwood and the Mollenhauer one, but that is a personal choice. You also have to decide between baroque and German fingering. German is easier, but somewhat limited in certain notes you can play. I had 8 years of formal recorder lessons before switching to flute lessons. My children use the Mollenhauer recorder, my son actually uses my uncle's (his recorder is now over 50 years old and is still playing well). There are several places in the U.S. that sell these. Just do a google search.

I would never buy a plastic recorder. A child can be trained to take care of a wooden recorder very well, even at an early age, say 6 or 7.

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