Detail 01
Soprano size
Pitched in C, the standard classroom size. Most beginner method books and school repertoire are written for it.
Product detailSKU #1274115035217
YamahaYRS-20 Soprano Translucent Recorder with Baroque Fingering Translucent Green
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ten-dollar translucent plastic soprano recorder with baroque fingering. Built for school programs and first-time players who need a working instrument, not a keepsake.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Elementary and middle school music classes
- Adults trying recorder before spending on wood
- A second instrument for the classroom bin or backpack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the warmth and response of a wood recorder
- Anyone following a method book written for German fingering
- Ensemble players needing alto, tenor or bass range
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
Baroque fingering
Uses the standard system for serious repertoire. F and Bb are trickier at first but stay correct as you advance.
Detail 03
Translucent plastic body
Survives being dropped, and rinses clean under a tap. Wood recorders need oiling and careful break-in; this does not.
Detail 04
Green color
Practical in a classroom set where several students need to tell instruments apart at a glance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Baroque fingering, so German-fingering method books will give wrong charts for F
- 02Plastic can collect condensation; swab it out after playing
- 03Check whether a cleaning rod, bag or fingering chart is included before assuming
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the right recorder for my child's school?
If the school asks for a soprano recorder with baroque fingering, yes. Some programs specify German fingering instead, so check the supply list.
02What's the difference between baroque and German fingering?
German fingering simplifies F for beginners but makes other notes awkward later. Baroque is the standard system and what most published music assumes.
03How do I clean it?
Pull the joints apart and swab the bore dry after each session. Plastic tolerates warm soapy water, unlike a wood recorder.
04Can I use this past beginner level?
The fingering system will carry you forward. Tone and dynamic range are where plastic limits you, and that is when players move to wood.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
