Hoarse-sounding recorders can be a pain, but this problem can actually be easily avoided! In this episode we talk about the easy way to get your recorder singing from it's very first note, even in the coldest concert halls.

Concerned about possible risks? We discuss those too.
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People have been dreaming of teleportation for generations. In this episode, we encourage you to explore more of the world of recorders, without asking you to reach for your hiking boots...
The only thing you need is an interest in one of the most important woodwind instruments on Earth.

Anyone looking to introduce children to music using wind instruments should know about the Sun recorder.
Recorder maker Estelle Langthorne describes the concept, the construction methods, and reveals little secrets about the instrument.
Teachers should definitely have a listen.

This episode is a must for teachers in early music education, Waldorf kindergartens and Waldorf schools.
Introducing children to music with a wind instrument? The experienced teacher Dorothea Hahn has found a simple and child-orientated way to introduce children to the recorder. Realised through the intelligent construction from recorder maker Joachim Kunath, the Engelberger five-tone recorder makes the introduction to music a success.

How can a recorder be disinfected?

Which methods help against viruses, bacteria, moulds and fungal spores?

Which ones should you use and which not?

We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of various methods, and when they can be used.

Introducing the new ‘Avantgarde’ contrabass recorder.

This clever instrument from Kunath Instrumentenbau breaks new ground in many areas, and fulfils the wishes of its eager players. Pleasant playing, easy transport and more... listen here to find out more.

Can I retune a recorder myself? What do I have to bear in mind, and which tools do I need? Building on the last two episodes, we discuss working upon the tone holes and describe the process of changing an instrument from the German to the Baroque fingering system.

You can refine your search for recorder fingering charts by both model type and maker on the www.blockfloetengriffe.de/en website.

Continuing our talk on tuning, we examine the properties of the tone holes and their effect upon our sound. Ergonomics, player's technique and keys are also discussed.