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Although I am relatively new to playing the recorder, I've played several woodwind instruments in the past so I'm not a complete novice. I've been dying to try a wooden recorder but pretty much all of them are out of the range of what I can afford to spend. Then I ran across this one and after reading the reviews decided I could risk the little bit of money it cost to try it out.I'm glad I did! I wasn't expecting much, to tell the truth. I was incredibly surprised by the quality of the instrument I received. It plays well, is in tune, and hits nearly all the notes with no difficulty. The only note that ever gives me problems is the lower E note. I think it's E. I play by ear and don't know how to read music, but it's the note that is played with the first five holes and the thumb hole covered. Sometimes that one sounds a little fuzzy until the recorder warms up.I would say to anyone who wants to try a wooden recorder without having to take out a loan against your house to try this one. I am delighted with the recorder I received and am actually going to order another one to have a professional player review it.

The recorder is nicely constructed. It may be difficult to cover all of the holes properly if you have small finger pads. I play clarinet, and would recommend investing in some "cork grease" to rub around the cork joints of the instrument.

The media could not be loaded. May be challenging to reach the last hole effectively if you have small hands. I’m really happy with it- am considering custom painting it, it’s just plain wood. But when all holes are firmly pressed it has a nice solid sound.

I play the flute and knew thought that the recorder would be easy. But, I'm having a hard time getting a consistent "sweet" note, even fingering according to the instructions.

Looks like it will be a good learning instrument.

Beautiful tone, easily tuned, sturdy. The case and cleaning tool are bonuses.

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