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by Matt74
Tue Dec 25, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: World/Folk Winds
Topic: Yamaha 300 series Recorders
Replies: 4
Views: 7025

Re: Yamaha 300 series Recorders

I came to recorder playing after learning oboe and sax. I learned proper breath support on those instruments. Plastic recorders are usually tuned too sharp as new players tend to blow softly and recorder makers do not want to be accused of making flat instruments. Blowing softly results in windway ...
by Matt74
Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: World/Folk Winds
Topic: Yamaha 300 series Recorders
Replies: 4
Views: 7025

Yamaha 300 series Recorders

I’m a woodwind player learning recorder. I have a 300 series Alto (treble) recorder. They have a very good reputation among plastic recorders, but I’m not getting along with mine. I’m wondering if it’s a dud, and just not moulded quite right or something. It’s always clogged with condensation - and ...
by Matt74
Sat Dec 22, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Repairing cork joints
Replies: 17
Views: 8040

Re: Repairing cork joints

This should help, it’s an excellent video. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXEG56QUgY