The Yamaha YRS‑31 is a soprano recorder from Yamaha’s 30 Series, targeted at intermediate and advancing students. It offers a rich, expressive tone and playability akin to wooden instruments, thanks to its thoughtful design and construction .
-
Fingering System: German (simplified for beginners yet suitable for ensemble work).
-
Material: ABS resin (dark brown body with white trim), lightweight yet robust .
-
Windway: Arched design, providing gentle resistance for better breath control and tonal expressiveness.
-
Tone Holes: Double holes for low C–C♯ and D–D♯ to support precise intonation .
-
Construction: Three-piece (head, body, foot), facilitating easy tuning and maintenance.
Summary Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Yamaha YRS‑31 (German fingering) |
| Key | C (Soprano / Descant) |
| Material & Finish | ABS resin, brown body with white accents |
| Windway | Arched (arched windway design) |
| Tone Hole Configuration | Double holes on low C–C♯ and D–D♯ |
| Construction | 3-piece design for tuning / cleaning |
