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Baroque fingering
F and B-flat use the standard historical fingerings. Most method books and ensembles assume it. German fingering is not interchangeable.
Product detailSKU #1274115035230
YamahaYRS-314B Soprano Recorder with Baroque Fingering
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha's soprano recorder in baroque fingering, the standard for school programs and early music. Three-piece plastic body at an entry price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School music programs specifying baroque fingering
- Adults starting recorder for early music repertoire
- A durable spare that survives a backpack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players whose class or method book uses German fingering
- Anyone wanting the warmth of a wooden recorder
- Ensembles needing alto or tenor voicing
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.
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Soprano (descant) pitch
Sounds in C, an octave above written. This is the size nearly all beginner materials are written for.
Detail 03
Three-piece construction
Head, body and foot separate for drying and for small tuning adjustments by pulling the head joint.
Detail 04
Plastic body
Won't crack from moisture or temperature swings, needs no oiling, and washes under the tap.
Detail 05
$38.99
Above the cheapest classroom recorders, and the tuning and voicing reflect that.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your school or book requires baroque or German fingering
- 02Joint grease and a cleaning rod are worth having on hand
- 03Swab it out after playing or the windway clogs and the tone chokes
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 absolute beginners. Pick what your book uses.
02Is this good enough past beginner level?
Yes for school and casual playing. Serious early-music players eventually move to wood for tone color, not because this stops working.
03How do I clean it?
Pull the joints apart, swab the bore with a rod and cloth, and let it air dry. Warm soapy water occasionally.
04Can I use this for adult lessons?
Yes. Baroque fingering is what adult method books and teachers generally assume.
