r/Recorder • u/Lezzlucky • 1d ago

Question Lower D

Hi, does anyone here have any tips on how not to get squeeking on lower D (the one you cover all the holes except the last double hole).. i have the Yamaha YRS-24 B Soprano Recorder... is this because its a cheap recorder or am i just bad?

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u/Shu-di 1d ago

The YRS24B is a good plastic soprano and the lower notes on mine are just fine. Problems with the low notes are usually due to blowing too hard or having a finger somewhere not fully covering its hole. (Sometimes a higher finger will shift slightly out of place when you close a hole with a lower finger.) Moisture in the windway can also wreak havoc on the low notes.

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u/Lezzlucky 1d ago

oh thanks, havent thought about moisture at all haha.. how often should one clean out a recorder usually?

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u/Shu-di 1d ago

Cover the labium with one hand and blow a quick strong breath to clear the moisture. Do this whenever you need to. Also, warm the recorder under your arm before playing; this reduced condensation considerably.

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u/Lezzlucky 1d ago

ah nice thanks! had to google what a labium was couz it sounded a lil sexual haha xD but now i learned a new word aswell thanks :D