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Title: good for the price, a good first recorder
Review: I bought my Yamaha 304B in 2003 because I heard a friend's and absolutely loved the low tones of a tenor. I didn't know how to play it when I first bought it, I can't really read music either. In spite of this, within 10 months of purchase, I was able to play almost any song I heard by ear. The Tenor recorder is a great instrument because it is easy to learn, pleasant to hear, and is much more portable than other common instruments such as a guitar. The Yamaha has fairly good sound, is easy to clean, and is durable. I will say that it tends to get clogged with moisture fairly easy, but I can't be too picky for the price. Any time I play my tenor people always are entranced by it's smooth and haunting sound, it surprises people who believe that a recorder is some shrill and screechy child's toy. I do hope to get a wood recorder when I can afford it, but the Yamaha is a good place to start for a person who wants to give it a try without investing a week's pay.
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