3. Soprano Recorder vs Alto Recorder : Hot Cross Buns

Today's comparison is between soprano and alto recorder. The song I will be playing is Hot Cross Buns.

Watch me play this song on the soprano and then alto recorder

2. Comparing Soprano Recorder vs Alto Recorder

Below is the relative lengths of a soprano recorder vs an alto recorder. Soprano recorder is white colour, the shorter one on top.

1. Yamaha Soprano Recorder YRS-24B
2. Yamaha Alto Recorder YRA-314B III

Comparing relative sizes of the beaks:

Comparing relative sizes of the bells:

Watch the video comparison here

1. Comparing Soprana, Alto and Tenor Recorders

Below are the recorders I will be comparing. From bottom to top are:

1. Yamaha Soprano Recorder YRS-24B
2. Yamaha Alto Recorder YRA-314B III
3. Yamaha Tenor Recorder YRT-304B II
4. Aulos Tenor Recorder 211A E

Below is another view

I will be doing a series of videos in unboxing, assembling, comparing physical characteristics and playing the recorders.  I will be playing scales and pieces on each one of them so that you will get an idea of how they some in comparison to each other.  I will also be discussing technical difficulties in the Tenor recorders - with regards to the low C/C# notes and the widespread misconception that  it is difficult to reach the C/C# with the pinky. So remember to follow this blog.

Watch the video here