Melissa & Doug Recorder
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Melissa & DougBrand: Melissa & Doug
Model: 1301
Product features:
- Easy-to-play instrument that?s great for beginning to explore music
- Encourages awareness and appreciation of music
- Helps develop rhythm, melody, and fine motor skills
- Durably constructed
- For For Ages s 3+
Toys and Games Reviews of Melissa & Doug Recorder
Customer Review: Very good tone
Summary: 4 Stars
I think it's safe to say that I'm about five times older then I was the last time I played a recorder. But I work at the Renaissance Faire and I want to be able to keep making music when my voice gives out from the dust and the dry conditions. The plastic Angel 101A Three-Piece F Alto Recorder I got from the music store was great to learn on, but not exactly period, so I needed a wooden recorder. On a whim, I ordered this one and I'm very pleased with the result. (Particularly since the Amazon seller I got it from has free shipping, which made it an especially good deal.)
This is a one piece instrument. It appears that the flute was manufactured in two pieces and then joined, but they seem to have fixed the halves together so it can't be disassembled. It didn't come with a cleaning rod, so I'll have to look for one elsewhere. (Specifically a cleaning rod long enough for a one piece recorder.)
I rated the durability at a three but to be honest I haven't really had a chance to place it in harms way. I'm concerned about it, because it's made of wood; but it's got a reasonable heft to it and feels well made. The seal in the place where the flute appears to have been assembled is tight and it doesn't jiggle at all. I'm probably being conservative considering this thing is intended for Kindergartners. The company Melissa & Doug appear to specialize in toys and activities for young children, if they're still around in this day and age of heavy scrutiny over toy safety one can probably assume durability is something they take rather seriously. I'm a grownup adult lady who generally takes care of her stuff, so I imagine I have little to worry about.
I only have the one of these, so I can't tell you how consistently they're manufactured. I can tell you that the one I have sounds very good. It appears to be pitched correctly when I compare it with my Angel. The quality of the notes in the Melissa & Doug instrument are a little hollow sounding in comparison with my other recorder or other (more expensive) wooden recorders I've come across. However, the sound is clean and clear; you don't really notice the hollowness unless you're not the only recorder playing at the time.
If you're looking for a good quality wooden recorder this one will do right by you until you've saved up for one of those really fancy instraments.
Description of Melissa & Doug Recorder
Make beautiful music with the Melissa and Doug Wooden Recorder! This easy-to-learn musical instrument is a favorite amongst parents and kids alike! Simply blow into the mouth piece and cover specific holes to create a song! The Wooden Recorder offers a fun and interesting way to develop rhythm, melody, and fine motor skills.Pretend Play & Dress-up Toys
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