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Baroque fingering
The F and B-flat fingerings differ from German. Most published recorder method books and sheet music assume this system.
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Hohner9520 Two Piece Baroque Soprano Recorder
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-piece plastic soprano recorder with baroque fingering, tuned to C. For school programs and adults starting on recorder.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School music classes that specify baroque fingering
- Adults learning recorder from standard method books
- A cheap second instrument to leave in a bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the warmer, quieter voice of a wood recorder
- Anyone whose class or teacher requires German fingering
- Ensemble work where a matched set of recorders is expected
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Soprano (descant)
Pitched in C, the standard classroom size. Written notes sound an octave higher than printed.
Detail 03
Two-piece body
Head joint separates from the body for cleaning and drying, and lets you tune slightly by pulling the joint.
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Plastic construction
Ignores humidity and temperature, survives being dropped, and washes clean. Louder and brighter than wood.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your class needs baroque, not German fingering — they are not interchangeable
- 02Swab or air-dry the bore after playing to prevent condensation buildup
- 03Joint cork may need a light grease to seat and turn smoothly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between baroque and German fingering?
Mainly the F and B-flat fingerings. Baroque is the standard for published method books and most teachers; German simplifies F but complicates other notes. Pick what your instruction materials use.
02Is this a soprano or descant recorder?
Both names describe the same instrument — the C-pitched recorder used in most classrooms and beginner books.
03Can a complete beginner play this?
Yes. Soprano recorder is the standard starting instrument, and the two-piece plastic build tolerates the handling a new player gives it.
04How do I clean it?
Pull the head joint off and dry the inside of both sections after playing. Plastic can be washed, unlike wood recorders.
