Eastrock is one of my favorite instrument makers who sell many products for an affordable price.
I had a chance to try the Eastrock Soprano Baroque Maple Wood C Key 2 Piece Recorder and it was the first recorder that I am reviewing.
For those who are not familiar with what a recorder is, it’s a woodwind musical instrument with seven finger holes and are sold as sopranissimo, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bajo and grand bajo and are primarily made from wood, ivory or plastic.
The recorder has been used since the middle ages and popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
This version that you often see for sale are German Style and Baroque Style. Towards the bottom above the two hole area is a large hole for Baroque, while the German style has a smaller hole (or the fourth hole smaller for the Baroque and bigger for the German style). I read that it’s best to go for the Baroque as the German Style can confuse beginners. And for beginners, it’s best to learn from a soprano recorder.
If anything, it’s a little difficult but the good news is that people can find tutorial videos and guides online.
The recorder is well-made and it’s easy to put the two pieces together and I like that it comes with a cleaning brush and a case.
But if anything, it’s $21 and its inexpensive. I know that there are cheaper ones out there made of plastic, but I wanted to try a maple wood recorder.
For the price, anyone looking for a soprano, baroque recorder in the key of C, the Eastrock Soprano Baroque Maple Wood C Key 2 Piece Recorder is worth checking out!
