What is the best recorder for beginners?

Probably the two most common recorder voices that beginners learn to play are soprano and alto; which one you might choose could depend on a number of factors. We recommend that you begin on the alto recorder. The alto is a great choice if you plan to play in a group with other recorder players.

How can I practice my recorder quietly?

The easiest way to make a recorder quieter is to use a mute, which is a piece of paper or plastic that blocks off some or all of the whistle portion of the recorder, restricting the amount of air that comes out of the instrument, making the sound softer and more gentle.

Why is my recorder so high pitched?

When blowing the instrument too forcefully, sometimes there is a high-pitched, beep-like sound. This sound is the harmonic, one octave higher than the intended note, produced because the sound is being forced to rebound onto itself. The problem can be solved by blowing more gently.

Can a recorder be out of tune?

If the recorder is generally out of tune, it can be “pulled out” or “pushed in.” In other words, the head joint can be slightly pulled away from the body, lengthening the instrument and lowering its pitch, or pushed back in, raising its pitch back up.

Can the recorder Sound good?

Unfortunately, it is a very easy instrument to play badly. However, if it’s taught well it can sound beautiful even at a very elementary stage. Each year many of our children choose to learn the recorder, because they have heard older children play it well and would like to emulate them.

Is the recorder difficult to play?

The recorder has the advantage of needing little financial outlay. It is relatively easy to start playing but requires much practice to master. It can be enjoyed on its own or in an ensemble. the latter being most enjoyable and also providing social life.

Is recorder a serious instrument?

DePriest: The recorder was a very serious instrument in the Renaissance and the Baroque [periods] — actually it reached its zenith in the Baroque.

Are wooden recorders better than plastic ones?

The main difference between plastic and wooden instruments is the sound. Wooden recorders have such a rich, colourful tone quality compared to plastic recorders. There is more resistance in wooden recorders, and often they are easier to play than plastic ones, especially on the lowest notes.

What is the lowest sounding 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 is the best wood for a recorder?

Wooden recorders have the timbre of rosewood, with emphasized gentle, sweet characteristics. Ebony has a distinctive power and charm. Kingswood has elegance and sweetness even amid its strength. Castelo wood has a tone that expresses subtlety rather than strength.

What is the best recorder?

The Best Voice Recorder

Our pick. Sony UX560. The best voice recorder. The Sony UX560 is an easy-to-use recorder that provides crisp, clear audio in the most-common recording situations.
Runner-up. Olympus WS-853. More storage and longer battery life, lower-quality audio.
Budget pick. Sony ICD-PX470. If you mainly record in quiet environments.

What is the best app for recording singing?

Here are the 10 best voice recorder apps for Android

Rev Voice Recorder.
Android’s Stock Audio Recorder.
Easy Voice Recorder.
Smart Voice Recorder.
ASR Voice Recorder.
RecForge II.
Hi-Q MP3 Voice Recorder.
Voice Recorder – Audio Editor.

What app do singers use to harmonize?

Acapella

What app makes your voice sound better?

RecForge Lite is a high-quality sound recorder app developed by Dje073 for Android devices. The audio recorder app allows users to Record, Edit and Share sounds, voices, notes, music or any other audio.

Why does my recorded voice sound bad?

When you hear your voice on a recording, you’re only hearing sounds transmitted via air conduction. This means that your voice usually sounds fuller and deeper to you than it really is. That’s why when you hear your voice on a recording, it usually sounds higher and weaker than you think it should.

Can a bad singer learn to sing?

Starting to Sing: Learn to sing even if you have a bad voice or can’t sing in tune. Just 3% of people are tone deaf, meaning 97% of people can learn to sing in tune. There is an astonishing lack of resources for people who pass the test and want to start singing.

Can you self teach yourself to sing?

In the same way as any other artistic domain, singing lends itself perfectly to self-teaching. You can learn to listen to your own voice and correct the notes that are out of key, adjust your vocal cords and your vocal timbre, master breathing, then, bit by bit, you can start calling yourself a singer.

Do professional singers hate their voice?

Totally normal — and not just for singers, but most everyone. The first time someone hears her/his own voice on a recording, she/he is almost always shocked. Totally normal — and not just for singers, but most everyone. So this is why most people “hate” the sound of their voices.