Is tenor the smallest recorder?

Is tenor the smallest recorder?

Recorders are made in various sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to various vocal ranges. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano (aka “descant”, lowest note C5), alto (aka “treble”, lowest note F4), tenor (lowest note C4) and bass (lowest note F3).

What key is a tenor recorder in?

C
The tenor recorder, like the soprano recorder, is tuned in C, but is pitched an octave lower. Because of its larger size, many tenors have keys to make it easier to play the lowest C and C♯, and occasionally D and D♯.

What is the length of a tenor recorder?

Tenor recorders come in around 25.6 inches in length.

Which is the smallest recorder?

The garklein recorder in C, also known as the sopranissimo recorder or piccolo recorder, is the smallest size of the recorder family.

Is recorder a serious instrument?

For most of us, a plastic recorder was the first musical instrument we encountered back in elementary school, and for that reason it’s something we tend to think of as a childhood toy. However, the recorder is actually a serious instrument, with a rich history that goes back to ancient times.

What type of recorder should I buy?

We recommend that you play on a quality plastic recorder rather than on a poorly made wood recorder. Some recorders, particularly older ones, were mass-produced with little attention to tuning or response. You will be better served by playing a well-designed plastic recorder.

Can you play the recorder with your right hand?

Nowadays the recorder is normally played with the left hand above and the right hand below, as shown in the photograph opposite. However, there is no logical reason for playing with the left hand uppermost as is the rule today.

What is a small recorder called?

Garklein recorders
Garklein recorders are the smallest in the family of recorders. Orpheus Music stocks Garklein recorders from Mollenhauer Recorders and Kung Recorders. They are made in plastic, pearwood, maple and plum woods. The Garklein is half the size of a descant recorder (soprano recorder).

What is a tenor recorder?

Browse our large selection of plastic and wooden tenor recorders. The tenor recorder is an octave below the soprano/descant recorder and offers a rich tone. Tenors are available without keys, and with double or comfort keys to help with the larger stretch.

What is a Knick tenor recorder made of?

KUN1593 This knick tenor is made of cherrywood which has clear, strong soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. The ‘Sinor’ Studio is a comfort recorder with a double C/C# bottom key and G/F keys.

What is a kun 1501 tenor recorder made of?

KUN1501 This tenor is made of pearwood which has earthy soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. This is a keyless recorder and its undercut finger holes make it very ergonomic, especially for the right-hand, making the stretch to the low C much easier.

What is the best plastic recorder to buy?

Aulos are one of the major names in plastic recorders and the first manufacturer to successfully make a recorder from ABS synthetic resin. The 500 Symphony series is more faithful to historic designs and provides players with an inexpensive instrument of highly quality, with good intonation and response.