Detail 01
Baroque fingering
Standard for most method books and ensembles. F and B-flat play in tune; German fingering handles them differently.
Product detailSKU #1274115035179
YamahaYRS-24B Soprano Recorder With Baroque Fingering
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level plastic soprano recorder with baroque fingering. For school programs, classroom use, and anyone starting recorder on a budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Grade-school music classes requiring baroque fingering
- Adults trying recorder before spending real money
- Spare instrument to keep in a bag or locker
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing German fingering for their method book
- Ensemble players wanting a wood recorder's tone
- Anyone needing a lower voice — this is the small, high one
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)
The common classroom size, pitched in C. Reads at written pitch but sounds an octave higher.
Detail 03
Yamaha build
Consistent bore and window from unit to unit, so one student's instrument plays like the next.
Detail 04
Under $10
Cheap enough to buy per-student for a class, and to replace without hesitation if lost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your teacher wants baroque, not German fingering — the two are not interchangeable
- 02Check whether a case, cleaning rod and joint grease are included
- 03Joints need grease to assemble and disassemble without stressing the plastic
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between baroque and German fingering?
They differ mainly on F and B-flat. Baroque is the standard for published music and ensembles; German simplifies F for beginners at the cost of intonation elsewhere.
02Is this good for a school music class?
Yes, if the class uses baroque fingering. It's the standard soprano size at a price that works for buying a whole classroom set.
03Can I wash it?
Plastic recorders tolerate cleaning that wood does not. Swab the bore after playing and follow Yamaha's care instructions for the joints.
04Will this work for an adult beginner?
Yes. Size is the same regardless of player age. It's a low-risk way to find out whether you want to continue.
