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Yamaha Recorders
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Wooden Recorders
Handcrafted from carefully selected woods, these instruments are for players serious about their
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music. Yamaha wooden recorders have earned a high reputation from professional soloists down to
amateur enthusiasts.
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Harmony Recorders
In addition to the more common soprano and alto recorders, ensembles often require recorders in
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other keys such as tenor, bass, and even ‘Great’ bass recorders. Yamaha offers a full line of top The shape of the instrument is based on
quality instruments. Rottenburgh* masterpieces. Well-defined tone
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reminiscent of substantial wood recorders is a
‘Rainbow’ Recorders
Translucent colored recorders can make practicing more fun for students. They are made of ABS
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solo playing or small recorder ensembles.
resin and offer the same fine qualities as Yamaha’s other ABS resin recorders.
YRS-401
Icons In C
German system
*Rottenburgh: Shape based on instruments made by Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672~1756) of Brussels. The design is modeled on his most celebrated masterpieces.
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Alto
Plant-based Plastic
Recorders
Gentle on the Earth...
These recorders were conceived from the question: “What
can we do for the future of our children?” The recorder bodies
are made of plant-based PLA Compound Resin “Ecodear”
developed by Toray Industries, Inc., that offers environmental
friendliness as well as improved musical instrument
performance.
Fermentation
Biomass
CO2 Reduction Materials
YRA-48B YRA-402B CO2
Starch
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Fife Sopranino
A fife with a rich tone and good This sopranino has a brilliant and
playability. beautiful tone. It plays with a sonorous
Its clear sound carries well, especially and even tone throughout the registers
YRF-21 Case YRS-31 Case
suited for fife and drum corps. with a rich expressive tone.
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Soprano Alto
Possibly the world‘s most popular model, Its body has the same inner This is an easy to play alto with accurate Featuring an arched windway for
this recorder is easy to play and has a specifications as wooden models and intonation and a warm rich sound which expressive sound, this alto has an
clear soft tone. It is ideal for school use. features an arched windway for will enhance any recorder ensemble. excellent attack with good balance
expressive tone making it ideal for use in throughout the registers from low to high.
ensembles or for solo performances. It has a deep and mellow tone.
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Sopranino Soprano
YRS-301III Case
YRA-312BIII Case
YRS-302BIII Case
YRN-302BII YRS-301III
YRA-314BIII Case
YRS-311III Case A newly developed sopranino recorder The 300 Series with their arched
with a brilliant tone. It sounds rich and windways provide excellent playability
even throughout the registers and is and feature a sound that is surprisingly
capable of rich expression. close to that of wooden recorders.
And their intonation is impeccable.
YRS-312BIII Case
YRN-302BII YRS-301III
YRS-313III Case In F In C
Baroque system German system
ABS Resin
2 piece construction YRS-302BIII
With cotton case, fingering chart,
YRS-314BIII Case recorder cream
In C
Baroque system
ABS Resin
The Head and Foot Joint Cap, that came 3 piece construction
with the alto recorder is used to protect Rottenburgh* model
the joint sections from scratches and With cotton case, fingering chart,
other damage when the instrument is recorder cream, cleaning rod
placed in the case.
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Alto
These are versions of the The YRS-301III and YRS-302BIII This alto recorder resembles Rich rosewood-like finish A version of the YRA-302BIII
YRS-301III and YRS-302BIII with with a finish similar to the famous Rottenburgh model of the YRA-302BIII. which offers a noble Makassar
a finish resembling that of high Makassar Ebony recorders. recorders. ebony style coating.
grade rosewood recorders.
Wooden Recorders
The Beauty of Natural Wood...
Many players insist on the tonal qualities of natural wood.
When it has been specially seasoned, natural wood creates a
tone of great depth; a tone that is warm, glowing, alive.
Yamaha offers a complete line-up of wooden recorders, from
our inexpensive 40 series to handmade models that will
satisfy the most demanding soloist. Our professional 60, 80,
800 and 900 series recorders are available in a variety of
woods for subtle sound differences.
■ Wood Materials
Kingwood
A very hard and dense wood, Kingwood gives a strong, broad
tone. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.2)
Rosewood
A hard heavy wood for vigorous tone, with rich overtones
similar to Kingwood, but a little softer and sweeter. (Gravity
after drying approx. 1.0)
Ebony
Another hard, dense wood characterized by easy response,
and a clear elegant sound. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.0)
Castellowood
A softer wood with a beautiful warm tone, good for
expressing subtle musical nuances. Though it is not
technically a boxwood, it is commonly referred to as “Castello
Boxwood”. (Gravity after drying approx. 0.7)
Maple
A wood of medium hardness for a soft and pure tone which
blends well in ensembles. (Gravity after drying approx. 0.6)
YRN-814 YRN-801
Sopranino Case
This newly designed sopranino Another new sopranino recorder.
recorder features superb and This model is made of Castellowood for
consistent sound high to low. And its a sweet and softer sound, which is
beautiful tone is mirrored in its elegant capable of the most subtle musical
appearance decorated with artificial nuances.
800 Series Alto Case
ivory rings.
YRN-814 YRN-801
In F In F
Baroque system Baroque system
Rosewood Castellowood
2 piece construction 2 piece construction
Artificial ivory rings With cotton case, fingering chart,
With cotton case, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod
cork grease, cleaning rod
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Soprano
The YRS-61 is made from Kingwood gives the YRS-62 a clear With its beautiful grains, Rosewood is The YRS-82 model has a sharper Ebony is a hard dense wood which
Castellowood, a well established strong and exciting sound with as attractive to look at as it is to play. beak for a quick easy response, provides easy response and a clear
traditional material for recorders. It ample harmonics to color the broad The YRS-64 has an encompassing and is made of Kingwood for a elegant sound.
is characterized by a soft and tone. sound containing both dynamism broad yet focused sound full of life.
natural tone reminiscent of and sweetness.
Baroque era.
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Alto
This Castellowood recorder has a smooth Made of beautiful Rosewood, this This recorder is hand-crafted from Like YRA-801, YRA-811 has sweet and soft
and beautiful tone for an attractive, recorder has a vigorous and expressive Castellowood, and features a soft and tone capable of subtle expression. The
traditional recorder sound capable of tone containing both dynamism and natural, traditional Baroque sound artificial ivory rings add definition to the
subtle expression. sweetness. capable of great expression. sound while enhancing the appearance
of the recorder.
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YRA-804 YRA-802 YRA-803 YRA-901 Case
This recorder is crafted from Kingwood is a hard and dense Ebony is another dense wood This Baroque pitch recorder is a replica
top quality rosewood for a rich wood which gives a strong and which is characterized by an YRA-901 of the famous Denner recorder. It
full tone with abundant clearly defined tone with elegant transparent sound and recreates warm and mellow tone of the
overtones. It is capable of both powerful projection. a nimble response. original instrument. The G/G and F/F
strong and delicate positions have double holes to
performance. accommodate modern playing styles.
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Harmony Recorders Bass
Tenor
Thumb rest
This new model tenor incorporates Yamaha's The YRT-61M is made from high grade maple This is an ABS bass recorder with a design
wooden design expertise with the for a soft, pure tone which blends well with created to mimic the qualities of an expensive
convenience and durability of an ABS material. other instruments. hand-crafted wooden model. It features very
It offers a focused, mellow sound which is accurate intonation.
balanced in all registers.
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Great bass Rainbow Recorders
Music Can Be Fun!
The translucent, candy colored Rainbow
Recorders are real instruments, not toys.
They are made of the same ABS resin
material as our regular recorders, and
offer the same superior tuning, the same
beautiful tone, and the same great
durability. They play effortlessly with a
The angle and length of the rich, full sound, and with their colorful look
mouthpipe are adjustable for
player comfort. they make even routine practice fun!
YRB-61
The YRB-61 is crafted from select maple for a The YRGB-61 delivers a deep rich tone with
soft warm sound which matches well with enough presence to provide a solid
other instruments. Its intonation is very foundation to any ensemble. Intonation is
accurate and it features a comfortable excellent and its response is quick and sure. YRS-20BB YRS-20GP YRS-20GG
(Blue) (Pink) (Green)
response.
YRB-61 case
YRS-20GB(Blue)/GP(Pink)/GG(Green)
YRB-61/61SP YRGB-61
YRB-61SP case YRS-20BB(Blue)/BP(Pink)/BG(Green)
In F In C
Baroque system Baroque system
Maple Maple In C
3 piece construction 3 piece construction YRS-20GB/20GP/20GG: German system
F/F double keys Adjustable mouthpipe YRS-20BB/20BP/20BG: Baroque system
Mouthpipe 6 keys (C/C , D/D double keys, F, G keys) 3 piece construction
With hard case, neck strap, fingering chart, Floor peg (2 lengths included) ABS resin
cork grease, cleaning rod With hard case, fingering chart, cork grease, Includes fingering chart
YRB-61SP: YRB-61 with the optional middle joint cleaning rod No CPSIA restricted materials used in the main body
(baroque pitch at A=415Hz) and case (as of September, 2015).
YRGB-61
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Yamaha Recorder Features Yamaha Recorder Types
and Registers
All models in the extensive Yamaha recorder lineup have been created with The broad musical range of the recorder makes it an excellent choice for
meticulous attention to detail and offer consistently high quality. A variety both solo and ensemble playing. Six types are available in different
of materials, registers, and fingerings are available to meet a wide range of registers.
player requirements.
■ Fingering Systems
Yamaha offers a choice of either “Baroque” or “German” fingering systems on many
models to accommodate local preferences and traditions.
Large Small
Small Large
Accessories
■ Windway Shapes
There are two different windways: arched and straight. Recorder Cream
Apply a thin coating when the joint is too tight.
* Do not use any other cream besides recorder cream for ABS resin models and
Straight Windway Plant-based Plastic models.
Easy to play with a soft pure tone. This is ideal for beginners.
Cork Grease (for wooden models)
Before assembly, apply thinly to the joint cork.
Arched Windway
It has a slight resistance when you play for better breath control which gives greater
tonal expressivity and projection.
Recorder Cream Cork Grease (Stick) Cork Grease (Gell) Cork Grease
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Specifications
ABS Resin Recorders
Category Model Key System Windway Toneholes Body Sections Others Accessories Page
Fife YRF-21 C — — Single 2 — Cotton case, fingering chart 4
Sopranino YRN-21 German —
Cotton case, fingering chart 4
YRN-22B F Straight Double 2 YRN-22B US model ivory colored
Baroque
YRN-302BII — Cotton case, fingering chart, recorder cream 6
Soprano YRS-23 German — Cotton case, fingering chart
Straight 5
YRS-24B Baroque YRS-24B UK model brown colored Cotton case, fingering chart
YRS-31 German
— 5
YRS-32B Baroque
YRS-301III German
C Double 3 Rottenburgh model 6
YRS-302BIII Baroque
Arch Cotton case, fingering chart, recorder cream, cleaning rod
YRS-311III German
Rottenburgh model, simulated rosewood finish
YRS-312BIII Baroque
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YRS-313III German
Rottenburgh model, simulated ebony finish
YRS-314BIII Baroque
Alto YRA-27III German —
Straight
YRA-28BIII YRA-28BIII UK model brown colored 5
YRA-38BIII — Cotton case, fingering chart, recorder cream, cleaning rod,
F Double 3
YRA-302BIII Baroque Rottenburgh model head and foot joint cap, middle joint cap
Arch
YRA-312BIII Rottenburgh model, simulated rosewood finish 7
YRA-314BIII Rottenburgh model, simulated ebony finish
Tenor YRT-304BII C Baroque Arch Double 3 C/C double keys Thumb rest, cotton case, fingering chart, recorder cream, cleaning rod, middle joint cap 12
Bass YRB-302BII F Baroque Arch Double 4 F/F double keys Cotton case, neck strap, fingering chart, recorder cream, cleaning rod, middle joint cap 12
Wooden Recorders
Category Model Key System Windway Toneholes Body Sections Material Others Accessories Page
Sopranino YRN-814 Rosewood Artificial ivory rings
F Baroque Arch Double 2 Cotton case, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod 8
YRN-801 Castellowood —
Soprano YRS-61 Castellowood
YRS-62 Kingwood —
YRS-64 C Baroque Arch Double 3 Rosewood Fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod 9
YRS-82 Kingwood
Artificial ivory rings
YRS-83 Ebony
Alto YRA-61 Castellowood
Fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod
YRA-64 Rosewood —
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YRA-801
Castellowood
YRA-811 Artificial ivory rings
F Baroque Arch Double 3
YRA-804 Rosewood Cotton case, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod
YRA-802 Kingwood —
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YRA-803 Ebony
YRA-901 Castellowood DENNER model, A=415Hz Hard case, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod
Tenor YRT-61M C Baroque Arch Double 3 Maple C/C double keys Hard case, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod 12
Bass YRB-61 Mouthpipe, hard case, neck strap, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod
F Baroque Arch Double 3 Maple F/F double keys 13
YRB-61SP YRB-61 accessories, optional middle joint (baroque pitch at A=415Hz)
Great Bass YRGB-61 C Baroque Arch Double 3 Maple C/C , D/D double keys Floor peg x 2, mouthpipe, hard case, fingering chart, cork grease, cleaning rod 13
Rainbow Recorders
Category Model Key System Windway Toneholes Body Sections Material Accessories Page
Soprano YRS-20GB German
ABS resin (blue)
YRS-20BB Baroque
YRS-20GP German
C Straight Double 3 ABS resin (pink) Fingering chart 13
YRS-20BP Baroque
YRS-20GG German
ABS resin (green)
YRS-20BG Baroque
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OM-85R3
Solder and silver solder used for Yamaha recorders are all lead-free