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title: "Yamaha YRA-302B Alto Recorder, smooth brown finish, key of F"
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# Arched windway for superior breath control Key of F for rich tonal depth 3-piece ABS plastic body for durability & easy cleaning Yamaha YRA-302B Alto Recorder, smooth brown finish, key of F

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** KSh12910
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, master your breath, own the stage.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yamaha YRA-302B Alto Recorder, smooth brown finish, key of F by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** KSh12910 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich Alto Tonality:** Key of F delivers a warm, mature sound perfect for advanced melodies and compositions.
- • **Durable & Lightweight:** 3-piece ABS plastic body ensures long-lasting playability with easy maintenance.
- • **Expressive Breath Control:** Arched windway design offers nuanced resistance, empowering your musical expression.
- • **Double Toneholes Precision:** Enhanced tuning on lowest notes (F and G) for flawless intonation and professional sound.
- • **Step-Up Instrument for Ambitious Players:** Ideal for intermediate musicians ready to elevate their recorder skills and stand out.

## Overview

The Yamaha YRA-302B Alto Recorder in key of F is a professional-grade, intermediate-level instrument featuring a durable 3-piece ABS plastic body, an arched windway for enhanced breath control, and double toneholes on the lowest notes for precise tuning. Designed for advanced players seeking rich tonal quality and expressive performance, it combines classic Baroque fingering with modern build quality, making it a top choice for serious musicians and creative professionals.

## Description

Like all Yamaha M-Series recorders, the YRA-302B alto recorder in the key of F is a step-up instrument designed for advanced players. Based on the famous rottenburgh body design, This recorder has an arched windway to produce a slight resistance that gives you better breath control and allows you to play with more expression.

Review: Fun and easy to learn - I ordered this on a whim. A recorder, low cost. I wanted to learn to compose better melodies, something I struggled with when I was working as a musician. When my wife discovered I bought a recorder, I had to close two doors and play in the bathroom so it wouldn't drive her nuts. And it drove ME nuts that I couldn't control my breathing well enough to play it, but I just loved the sound. A little reverb and it sounds pretty nice! I went to youtube, looked up videos and found some songs I wanted to learn to play. Lamentarola was on top of my list. Within a year I could play it well enough to play for my family. At one point a Christmas concert (I think it was the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) was on TV and an alto recorder player stood up and played, solo, the first bit of "What Child Is This." I was able to play along with him for a bit. I was happy that I had come that far in a year. The biggest benefit, though, was the performing musician's mindset. I had other habits, things I would do when I was stressed out that annoyed me. Nothing of terrible consequence, but I'd surf the web too much, or go grab a snack, etc. Now instead I am picking up a musical instrument and playing. I crank up iTunes with one of these guys and it's a nice, productive stress reliever. If you like to ad lib, try one of these: Talulah - Jamiroquai Staple it Together - Jack Johnson Bom Le Bom (Ft. Fred Wesley) - Redtenbacher's Funkestra There is a guy, user "hermeline80" on Youtube -- look him up. He plays an alto recorder and learned to play by copying improv performances. It's beyond impressive.
Review: Good quality and sound for adult beginners - I've had this recorder for over a month now. I had played a soprano recorder as a child and kept it until it cracked sometime in my 20s. It had been quite a while since I'd played an instrument and this alto recorder turned out to be a great choice for me. It's bigger than the soprano, so it took a few days to get used to stretching my hands a bit for the wider spread, but I've been practicing every day and now it's second nature. I really like the slightly lower voice and I think it has pretty good sound for a plastic recorder, particularly in the lower range. The one downside for me: As others have noted, it can get clogged pretty easily unless/until it's warmer. I took a free class and the instructor swears it's just condensation so the easiest way to unclog it is to suck it up (literally). It's a little annoying, but I sometimes practice for over an hour and clogging lessens once it's warm. Bottom line: Good sound and value for the price!

## Features

- Key of F
- Baroque fingering
- Arched windway
- 3 piece ABS plastic body
- Double toneholes on lowest two notes (F and G)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000RW20Q8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,671 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #31 in Recorders (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Color Name | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (648) |
| Date First Available | August 7, 2005 |
| Instrument Key | F |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item model number | YRA-302B |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 2 x 2 x 14 inches |
| Proficiency Level | intermediate |
| Size | one size |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Brown
- **Instrument Key:** F
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Style:** Baroque

## Images

![Yamaha YRA-302B Alto Recorder, smooth brown finish, key of F - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516q2yF4f5L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Trying to decide between a couple of decent maple soprano recorders and a couple of plastic altos (priced comparatively) Any advice? wood or alto?**
A: In this price range, I would buy plastic just because it's easier to maintain, and the sound quality of the Yamaha 300 series is superb. For less than the price of one wooden alto, you could buy a full case of Yamaha 300s, including the sopranino, soprano, alto, and tenor recorders. If I had to pick only one, I'd buy the alto because it plays better with musical songbooks like the Disney Fakebook. The distance between my wrist and tip of pinky finger is 5.5" and my hand perfectly fits the alto. If your hand is smaller than this, you might find the soprano to be a better fit.

**Q: Does the foot joint detach?**
A: I'm not sure what a foot joint is, but it has 3 parts.  The mouth piece, the middle part with almost all of the fingering holes, and the bottom where the little finger goes (foot joint?)Its a nice instrument,  needs to be cleaned fairly often.Hope this helps.

**Q: Does it come apart?**
A: Yes it does.  It comes apart into 3 pieces.  This is a good recorder, but I would recommend that you also consider the Aulos "plastic" Haiku alto recorder as an alternative.  I believe it is a better choice.

**Q: Is this a C or an F instrument?**
A: This is an F instrument.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and easy to learn
*by M***M on May 29, 2013*

I ordered this on a whim. A recorder, low cost. I wanted to learn to compose better melodies, something I struggled with when I was working as a musician. When my wife discovered I bought a recorder, I had to close two doors and play in the bathroom so it wouldn't drive her nuts. And it drove ME nuts that I couldn't control my breathing well enough to play it, but I just loved the sound. A little reverb and it sounds pretty nice! I went to youtube, looked up videos and found some songs I wanted to learn to play. Lamentarola was on top of my list. Within a year I could play it well enough to play for my family. At one point a Christmas concert (I think it was the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) was on TV and an alto recorder player stood up and played, solo, the first bit of "What Child Is This." I was able to play along with him for a bit. I was happy that I had come that far in a year. The biggest benefit, though, was the performing musician's mindset. I had other habits, things I would do when I was stressed out that annoyed me. Nothing of terrible consequence, but I'd surf the web too much, or go grab a snack, etc. Now instead I am picking up a musical instrument and playing. I crank up iTunes with one of these guys and it's a nice, productive stress reliever. If you like to ad lib, try one of these: Talulah - Jamiroquai Staple it Together - Jack Johnson Bom Le Bom (Ft. Fred Wesley) - Redtenbacher's Funkestra There is a guy, user "hermeline80" on Youtube -- look him up. He plays an alto recorder and learned to play by copying improv performances. It's beyond impressive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality and sound for adult beginners
*by K***S on April 21, 2024*

I've had this recorder for over a month now. I had played a soprano recorder as a child and kept it until it cracked sometime in my 20s. It had been quite a while since I'd played an instrument and this alto recorder turned out to be a great choice for me. It's bigger than the soprano, so it took a few days to get used to stretching my hands a bit for the wider spread, but I've been practicing every day and now it's second nature. I really like the slightly lower voice and I think it has pretty good sound for a plastic recorder, particularly in the lower range. The one downside for me: As others have noted, it can get clogged pretty easily unless/until it's warmer. I took a free class and the instructor swears it's just condensation so the easiest way to unclog it is to suck it up (literally). It's a little annoying, but I sometimes practice for over an hour and clogging lessens once it's warm. Bottom line: Good sound and value for the price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice product
*by S***I on October 10, 2025*

Perfectly functional, attractive product with nice carrying case. But the alto recorder is not as simple to play as one might think. You have to completely cover each hole or you'll get terrible squeaks.

## Frequently Bought Together

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