alto recorder

/ˌæl.toʊ rɪˈkɔːr.dɚ/ (UK treble recorder) a recorder (= a wind instrument) with a slightly lower sound than the descant recorder.

Its standard range is F4 to G6. The alto is between the soprano and tenor in size, and is correspondingly intermediate in pitch. It has the same general shape as a soprano, but is larger in all dimensions, resulting in a lower pitch for a given fingering.

So you really have to make sure you aim for that middle part of your finger. All. Right.

The soprano is higher pitched. So it tends to have a slightly more abrasive sound but again that depends on the player. And the type of recorder that you have. So people prefer the alto.

Characteristics & Details

A voice recorder is essentially a digital device that records sound, saves it in file format, and transfers it to another device, such as a computer. Popular file types include MP3 and Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF).

The alto clef is primarily used for the viola, a mid-ranged instrument, while the tenor clef is sometimes employed in cello, bassoon, and trombone music (although the principal clef used for these instruments is the bass clef).

The alto recorder is probably the world's simplest instrument to learn and perfect for the beginning adult who has never touched a musical instrument before. It is a larger version of those familiar plastic soprano recorders that are often handed out in 4th grade music classes.

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.

The tenor recorder is a member of the recorder family. It has the same form as a soprano (or descant) recorder and an alto (or treble) recorder, but it produces a lower sound than either; a still lower sound is produced by the bass recorder and great bass recorder.

Recorders of all sizes, from small to large Also, in general, ensembles are quartets that perform with the four types of recorders; soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

The tenor recorder is a member of the recorder family. It has the same form as a soprano (or descant) recorder and an alto (or treble) recorder, but it produces a lower sound than either; a still lower sound is produced by the bass recorder and great bass recorder.