The soprano recorder has to be the most popular member of the recorder family. Simply because it's the number-one choice for beginners, most musicians who play the recorder will have started learning with a soprano recorder.
The Soprano Recorder: For Children & Adults
It's worth pointing out that the soprano recorder is a proper, fully-grown musical instrument. While it is smaller than something like an alto recorder and tenor recorder, the soprano is actually very similar to the alto, and is definitely not a toy. However, because of the size, adult players tend to start with an alto recorder, while children are more often encouraged to start playing with a soprano recorder, simply because it's easier for smaller hands to manage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Soprano Recorders
What's the best recorder for beginners?
The soprano recorder is generally considered the best choice for any beginner. Adult beginners might prefer the larger and lower sounding alto or tenor recorder. There are also plenty of lesson and music books for each version of the recorder.
