Solo Recorder
Baroque Fingering
The baroque recorder features a small 4th hole and a large 5th hole which makes the note F appear out of alignment and natural order with the fingerings. However, the fingerings for F# and Bb are easier, and the fingerings transfer smoothly between sizes.
As the most popular style recorder in schools and classrooms, the baroque style also results in easier accidental fingerings. This is especially true with F# and Bb, but the others are easier as well. The other main plus is how all baroque recorders use the same fingerings for all notes regardless of size.
The main acoustical difference of the baroque recorder is that the bore tapers virtually to the end of the instrument, rather than “choking” the bore near the last fingerhole and widening to the bottom as in the Renaissance recorder. The result is a clearer sound and an upward expansion of the range.
Cleaning and Adjusting
The Solo Recorder has a Push-Pull fit to easily take apart to clean. You can also twist the body to align the holes accordingly
The Recorder will disassemble into three pieces for easy cleaning
Use a lint free cloth or kitchen towel and insert corner into the cleaning rod, rolling it to form a cleaning prong. Move through the recorder body to remove moisture and dirt.
