Why I Play the Recorder


This is my Sopranino Recorder. It's a bit smaller than the "standard" Soprano size recorder that schools often  use in Music class. 

I play several instruments (Piano, Guitar, Didgeridoo, Djembe drum, Ukulele, Saxophone) and the Recorder is one of them.

But why the Recorder?
Here's my model: the Yamaha YRN-22B Sopranino Recorder
It’s cheap, about $7 and easily replaceable if lost, stolen or damaged.
It’s nearly indestructible and doesn't require hardly any care.
It’s not affected by moisture or heat. There are no parts that wear down or need to be replaced (like strings or reeds). You can take it camping and play it in the rain if you like. 
You can pick it up and learn “quickly”. Unlike a trumpet or saxophone, you don't have to first learn how to make a sound. It's a simple whistle so you can focus on how to play notes and a melody.
It’s very portable. My Sopranino is almost pocketable.
You can practice just about anywhere. It's not loud like a trumpet or electric guitar. It's fun and you can play it as a casual, noodling recreational instrument. BUT ...
It has lots of room to grow and master techniques. Although some consider it a toy, it’s actually quite a capable instrument. 2 chromatic octaves, vibrato, dynamics, glissando, etc. It has a huge range of “complexity” from very simple songs to masterfully complex. 
In my opinion, Yamaha makes the best, most consistent, accurate and inexpensive recorders. 

How to get started:

Buy a Yamaha Recorder
It will come with a fingering chart
You can find recorder music online

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