All about Recorders

Where do I get a recorder for my 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade child?

The recorders that our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will play are commonly known as "Soprano Baroque Recorders". This is important to know because soprano baroque recorders are one of the smallest recorders and there are many different types of recorders available for purchase online or in stores. Soprano recorders have been widely used by students in elementary music classrooms across the country for decades. These instruments are a part of the flute family and help prepare students for playing wind instruments should they decide to enter middle school band.

These instruments are fairly inexpensive, costing on average anywhere from $5-$10 depending on where you get them from. Yamaha recorders are a very durable and affordable brand of recorder which are sure to resist cracks and breaks from frequent drops and storage in backpacks. Made of very durable plastic and a three piece construction, this recorder makes tuning easy and cleaning easier. The three piece construction also allows the recorder to be easily disassembled for easy cleaning with warm and soapy water. It also comes with a protective bag that helps to keep the instrument clean from the elements.

Soprano recorders may be purchased online through websites such as Amazon or Target. Soprano recorders may also be purchased in local music stores such as Guitar Center and Sam Ash. The choice is ultimately up to the parent/guardian where the recorder is obtained, however all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students a stongly encouraged to bring their own soprano recorder when used for music class. I also suggest to ask family members if they own one that you can borrow because many elementary schools in the U.S. use soprano recorders, and there is a good chance that someone you know may already own one that you can borrow.

If you would like to shop locally for a Soprano recorder, below are three nearby locations that sell them:

What happens if I do not get a recorder of my own?

If students are unable to acquire a recorder of their own, or they happen to forget their recorder at home, they will be allowed to use a clean recorder during their music class. These recorders are cleaned and sanitized after each use and are always available for students who may need to borrow an instrument for the day, however students are not allowed to take these recorders home with them.

Recorder Karate Information

There are various difficulty levels for the song which they will learn, and for each song learned student's will earn a different color belt to tie around the end of their recorder to show that they have mastered that particular song. The order of belts one can earn are as followed: White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Purple, Blue, Red, Brown, and Black. Students can click the image above to practice the songs and work towards earning their next color belt. If a student looses a belt, they must play the song again for Mr. Jasso to earn the belt again, so be careful not to loose the belts you have earned. For practice videos of each song, please go to the Recorder Tab from the main menu of this website.