What is the difference between a descant and treble recorder?

The descant has a very high pitch, which means it can be quite piercing to the ear (especially if you’re just starting to learn the instrument). Most of the Baroque repertoire was written for the treble which has a lower range and sounds in general nicer to the ear (just like the piccolo to the flute).

What key is a treble recorder in?

f′
Larger recorders may have one or more keys. Most recorders are made in the following sizes (note names referring to the lowest note; c′ = middle C): descant (soprano) in c″; treble (alto) in f′; tenor in c′; and bass in f.

Is treble recorder the same as alto?

Some of you may be confused if you see a recorder called a “treble” recorder. This isn’t a commonly used name. However, treble recorders and alto recorders are the exact same thing. Treble is the older name for the recorder in the alto range.

What is the range of a treble recorder?

Modern recorders

Ranges of the modern recorder family
In C	In F
soprano or descant in C5 (c″)	alto or treble in F4 (f′)
tenor in C4 (c′)	bass or basset in F3 (f)
(great) bass or quart-bass in C3 (c)	contrabass or great bass or sub-bass in F2 (F)

Is a treble recorder the same as a tenor?

The tenor recorder is a member of the recorder family. It has the same form as a soprano (or descant) recorder and an alto (or treble) recorder, but it produces a lower sound than either; a still lower sound is produced by the bass recorder and great bass recorder.

Does treble recorder transpose?

Considering it to be regrettable that the “Concert Flute” (alto or treble recorder) only goes down to f, which means that musicians have to transpose if they want to play music written lower.

How do I know if my recorder is soprano or alto?

The note produced with all holes closed on an alto recorder is f’ while all holes closed on the soprano is c”. The fingering patterns are the same on all recorders, with minor variations according to instrument. If you play with a recorder group, it may include a soprano in c”, alto in f’, tenor in c’ and bass in f.

What is key F in recorder?

You play F on recorder by covering: Left-hand thumb. Left hand 1, 2, 3 on the top 3 holes. Right hand 4, (skip 5), 6 and 7.

Why is the recorder so annoying?

So why the bad reputation? One reason is that many school music teachers aren’t trained recorder players. They can play some notes, but they might lack proper technique. Like any instrument, the intricacy of fingering, breath pressure and tonguing to perfect intonation and sound quality needs to be learnt.

What is method for the treble recorder?

This book is called Method for the Treble Recorderin its English language edition and, as one might expect from the title, is intended solely for the alto recorder. This method progresses very rapidly and is intended for students who already have a good grasp of music fundamentals and can read music reasonably well.

What is the best recorder technique for adults?

Hugh Orr: Basic Recorder Technique For adults just beginning their study of the recorder, whether or not they have had prior musical experience, I most frequently tend to recommend Basic Recorder Techniqueby Canadian recorder player and teacher Hugh Orr.

What are the best advanced recording techniques books?

Advanced Recorder Technique – The Art of Recorder Playing Volume 1 – Finger and Tonguing Technique A 49013094 23.99 Gudrun Heyens/Peter Bowman Advanced Recorder Technique – The Art of Recorder Playing Volume 2 – Breathing and Sound Production A 49013095 23.99