Yamaha, alto in f', baroque double hole, rosewood imitation

The instrument with the model number: YRA-312BIII-YAM from the Yamaha workshop is a musical tool that always gives joy in the classroom as well as on stage.
This characteristic is due to the carefully considered combination of the special construction concept with the sound characteristics of the plastic material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its special qualities. The properties can be characterised in this way, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. This is why the sound of a recorder is perceived and described differently by each individual: .

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower inner bore.

For which musical styles is the recorder best suited?

Plastic is excellently suited for recorders focussing on choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

Who the instrument is aimed at

It follows that plastic recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. Another noteworthy rule is that a more sophisticated instrument naturally makes music-making more enjoyable than an inexpensive one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the basis of a recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the range of artistic applications of the recorder.

The windway of the Yamaha YRA-312BIII-YAM model is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Yamaha YRA-312BIII-YAM recorder is made with the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of the body of a musical instrument with multiple parts influences the way in which the recorder is handled in daily use, both in terms of ease of grip and compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Directors of recorder orchestras will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to clean the blowing area regularly to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be effective in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• Waxed surfaces
• Untreated wooden surfaces
• ABS plastics
• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• RESONA
• Linseed oil surfaces
• Glazed surfaces

However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On such instruments, keys are added by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The YRA-312BIII-YAM instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played with above-average ease by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

How to easily find your future instrument
Ask people you know!
However, don't let prevailing opinions put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test unknown construction concepts that you have not tried before. You will only gain new experiences.