How long is a bass recorder?

The bass recorder is the lowest of the standard 5 types of recorders. This recorder is based on F3 and plays one octave lower than the alto recorder. This gives the bass recorder a functional range of F3-F5. The bass recorder is around 35 inches long.

What are the dimensions of a recorder?

Recorder Lengths Compared Table

Recorder Type	Length of Recorders
The Sopanino	20cm (7.9 inches) to 24cm (9.44inches) in length
Soprano (Descant)	About 30cm-33cm or 11.8 -13 inches long. The main size played by children.
Alto (Treble) Recorder	48.7cm (19.17 inches) long. The favored length of the recorder of adults

How long is a sopranino recorder?

The sopranino recorder is the second smallest recorder of the modern recorder family, and was the smallest before the 17th century. This modern instrument has F5 as its lowest note, and its length is 20 cm. It is almost always made from soft European or tropical hardwoods, though sometimes it is also made of plastic.

Are all recorders the same size?

Recorders are made in different sizes with names and compasses roughly corresponding to different vocal ranges. The sizes most commonly in use today are the soprano (“descant”, lowest note C5), alto “treble”, lowest note F4), tenor (lowest note C4) and bass (lowest note F3).

What is the smallest recorder?

Garklein Recorders
The garklein is the smallest recorder. They sound an octave above the soprano and measure around 16cm in length! Garkleins are usually heard at the top of large consorts but can also be an excellent starter instruments for small children.

How long is a Garklein recorder?

about 16 to 18 cm long
The garklein recorder is only about 16 to 18 cm long and is different from larger recorders in that it is usually made in one piece due to its size.

Are there different size recorders?

Recorders come in many different sizes. The main kinds, from small to large, are: sopranino, descant (soprano), treble (alto), tenor and bass. These usually come apart into three pieces, except the sopranino which has only two.

Is the alto recorder a transposing instrument?

The F alto is a non-transposing instrument, though its basic scale is in F, that is, a fifth lower than the soprano recorder and a fourth higher than the tenor (both with a basic scale in C).

Can a recorder go out of tune?

If the recorder is generally out of tune, it can be “pulled out” or “pushed in.” In other words, the head joint can be slightly pulled away from the body, lengthening the instrument and lowering its pitch, or pushed back in, raising its pitch back up.