Yamaha, middle joint for YRB-61 bass, 415 Hz

The recorder with the model designation: MJB-415-YAM from the Yamaha workshop is a companion that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This characteristic is due to the clever combination of the pioneering instrument model with the qualities of the maple material used.

The special qualities of the material used for this instrument are impressive. The special features can best be described in the following words, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, the details of the typical material sound of recorders are perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear wood.

The scale

The course of the inner bore of the recorder is . This type of bore gives the recorder its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than models with a narrower scale.

What music can the instrument be used for

Maple is ideally suited for instruments that are used in the .

Who is this instrument aimed at

This means that maple recorders are particularly suitable for. Another rule to bear in mind is that a better instrument generally makes learning less complicated than a cheaper one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. At the labium, the vibration that fundamentally generates the flute tone is created from this air sheet. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for the musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the Yamaha MJB-415-YAM instrument is shaped as follows: .
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course very complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Yamaha MJB-415-YAM recorder is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The number of individual parts of a recorder has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be transported.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is supplied as standard with all useful accessories:

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is shared, it is advisable to sterilise the windway regularly to maintain cleanliness. In these cases, Flautisept has proven to be a good choice. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, lacquered surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, waxed surfaces, RESONA However, before using Fautisept, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes where they can be easily and comfortably played with the fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The MJB-415-YAM instrument has the following keys: Centre joint keys. This makes it easier than average for players with smaller hands to play.

Advice on finding a new instrument

What is the easiest way to find your future instrument?
Seek expert advice!
But don't let "generally applicable" rules such as "material xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder tempts you personally to "endless music-making".
Our recommendation is therefore: try out different models that you have not yet tested. You can only win.