Yamaha YRA-28BIII Alto Recorder, Key of F

by Yamaha

Product Features

• Yamaha 20-Series three-piece F-alto recorder, with Baroque-English fingering.
• Ivory recorder; features double holes for low F & F#, and low G & G#.
• Includes a zippered ivory leatherette bag; cleaning rod; fingering chart; and joint grease.
• This recorder is approximately 18.25" long.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 2 x 0.8 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FJ1NWA
• Item model number: YRA-28B
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,971 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #21 in Musical Instruments > Band & Orchestra > Woodwinds > Recorders

Product Description

Yamaha YRA-28B Alto Recorder, Key of F

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very affordable, attractive instrument for adults, February 5, 2010

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Bruce Baskin (Chehalis, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yamaha YRA-28BIII Alto Recorder, Key of F (Electronics)

Recorders have a long history in music, dating back centuries to the Middle Ages, and there are many recorder ensembles today capable of playing music beautifully. There are five kinds of recorders ranging in size from the sopranino (which is the kind children play in schools, like I did) to the bass, which can be almost as tall as some of those kids playing the sopranino. The alto recorder is right in the middle in terms of length (18 inches) and tonal range.

This particular instrument from Yamaha is very affordable, and while it is made of resin, the ivory finish is quite attractive. The sound quality is pleasant and soft, although it can be difficult to play for people who do not have long fingers...no way could the average child stretch long enough to cover all the holes. The alto recorder is definitely an adult's instrument.

While handmade wooden recorders can easily cost over a thousand dollars, there are many resin models of the instrument that come in under $50 that both look and sound nice. If you are beginning to play the recorder or simply a cost-conscious person, you'll find a lot of value with any of Yamaha's 20 series recorders (sopranino, soprano and alto only). The Yamaha 300 series of all five sizes is a little more spendy, but generally more attractive than the 20 series and still far less costly than standard wooden recorders.

Just shop around a little and be conscious of the length of your fingers. In this case, size DOES matter.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, March 22, 2008

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Michael Collins "unavailable" (Joplin, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha YRA-28BIII Alto Recorder, Key of F (Electronics)

This is a wonderfully mellow instrument for any adult. At almost half the price of most other similar instruments you will not be disappointed.

Adults wil like the lower tone than the soprano recorder.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beatiful item, March 26, 2008

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Raul Martinez (MI,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha YRA-28BIII Alto Recorder, Key of F (Electronics)

The design is so nice and neat that even the price seems wrong,if you are a beginner this item will be a good start.Thanks