This is certainly a good quality, nice-sounding and reasonably priced recorder, but if be aware of the baroque fingering system

Nice case, nice looking instrument but dicey sound wise.

good starter piece for a kiddo; well constructed & decent sound for the price

The sound is clear and soft and less harsh than the school recorder

This recorder has a much more beautiful sound and reaches the high notes with ease

It has a very nice sound to

The sound is smoother than the $2.50 plastic recorders given out to myriad school children

The matching (and beautiful sounding

As recorders go, this one has a lovely sound to it.

Really nice sound!!

I've enjoyed playing this recorder--it has a good sound and even the very lowest notes are easy to play

When you play the low keys, it is a little hard to make a clear sound especially for my daughter who is 10 years old.

Deducted one star because I have a problem with the E note producing the right sound

It is well made and has a very nice sound

I can produce these tones by blowing very softly to produce weak airy sounds that are not musical and cannot be used to make music.

It has great sound to it

Clear sound

I haven't played around with a soprano since 4th grade, so this may be an issue on my part, but I feel as though I have to blow very hard or quite softly to produce the right sound for the note

Deducted one star because I have a problem with the E note producing the right sound

It has a nice sound, not shrill like a child's recorder.

The sound is very good

It has a good sound, and the whole range plays with relative ease.

The sound is DEFINITELY superior to my cheap recorders (one-piece $2.75, three-piece $7), but I am no flautist, it seems, and this instrument is no flute.

My goal was to find an inexpensive, easy-to-care-for recorder with a softer sound than the typical shrieking whistle sold to school children

It is easier for him to play (probably due to the smaller size), and the sound is better,

Good quaility good sound.

I have not been disappointed--the Yahama Soprano recorder has a wonderful warm sound and is very comfortable to play

I personally like the sound of this better than the YRS-312B.

Nice instrument styling and sound

Blow any harder than a gentle puff and the sound 'spilts' like a 2 yr old playing it

The recorder sounded like there was an obstruction, but after inspecting, checking the joints, and cleaning a number of times, there were still problems.

It has a very nice, warm sound.

I don't like the sound that this recorder produces

But if you already know the basics of recorder and want to improve your sound, then this is a good product for you.

But I will say that you need to clean it often, or clear your spit before you play with, to get the best sound out of it

My daughter played a few notes, and right away, we both notice the difference, clearer and smoother sound.

I suppose that the sound of a comparable wooden instrument is 'better'

The sound is excellent

I own a range of plastic and wooden recorders, and this is my favorite - a rich, warm, vibrant sound that has a hint of flute-ness, far better than cheaper recorders

Sound is good

However, I purchased this for a student, my 7-yr-old grandson and the "bullet-proof" aspect as well as the superb construction and sound made this Yamaha the obvious choice

What's not to love about a recorder with just the right heft and a clean sound that's in perfect tune?

For just a few dollars more than the cheap beginner's models, you can get this very nice Yamaha YRS-302B.The sound is pure and sweet.

I have a cheap-o plastic child's recorder and needed something a little nicer to play with a choral group.

Low D is very difficult to get any sound.