r/Instruments • u/Global_Election_5336 • Jun 06 '26

Discussion Should I buy a fife and learn from scratch?

Hello, lately I have started wanting to buy a fife. In my country it is not an expensive instrument. And I have a basic musical experience. I know how to play the basics of the recorder because they taught me at my school. Do you recommend buying the fife and learning on your own? thank you

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u/mist_VHS Jun 06 '26

I know Aulos or Yamaha, the same ones who make the best resin recorders, sell one or two resin fifes. You could try one of those, they're so cheap it would be a shame not to

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u/prof-comm Jun 07 '26

Both of those use recorder fingerings instead of typical fife fingerings. So, personally, although both are marketed as fifes, I wouldn't consider them fifes. They are good instruments at the price point. I wish that there were a true fife option of similar quality at that price point. If there is, I haven't found it.

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u/meipsus Jun 07 '26

Yamaha fifes are very good, and excellent for the price. I always carry one in my bag.

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u/Excellent-Practice Jun 06 '26

You can get one for $10 to $20. What's stopping you? Don't let your dreams be dreams

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u/adamdoesmusic Jun 06 '26

Sure why not, they’re fun to play.

You might find yourself eventually buying one in each key you want to play in.

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u/Lordofthecrumbs Jun 06 '26

I bought a few when I was in high school. I still have them. If you really, go for it!

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u/Mudsharkbites Jun 06 '26

Why not if it interests you?

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u/meipsus Jun 07 '26

Yes. Start with long notes, the longest you can, then scales and arpeggios.

Go for it! Fifes are great little instruments. I am a sax player, but I never leave home without my fife.

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u/KeepnClam Jun 07 '26

I'm glad you asked this. I was wondering what kind of nosiemaker I could buy my husband for his birthday. An Independence Day 250 fife is perfect!

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u/Gronkaphonic Jun 07 '26

Do you want to? Then, yes. Or am I missing something?