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It often gets a bad rap, but fans of the recorder say the instrument's reputation is undeserved (www.abc.net.au)
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The recorder is often seen as the daggy instrument you first played at primary school.
But a small group of 50-somethings are doing all they can to change the reputation of the well-known instrument.
Each Friday in the middle of Brisbane's CBD, the women come together to play recorders of all shapes and sizes.

As someone who has lived next door to primary school aged children who were very conscientious about practising their recorder, I feel this quote deep in my soul:

"I thought recorders were simple enough especially since they play them in primary schools.
"Little did I know, it's easy to make a note, it's not easy to play well."

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I played violin in elementary school specifically to avoid being in the same room with people trying to play recorders. I'm aware that it can be played well, but it still feels like nails on a chalkboard to me, even decades later

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I mean, beginners sawing away at student-grade violins typically don't sound great either.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

At least it doesn't sound like someone drowning a cat

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It does sound remarkably like nails on a chalkboard, though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

While this is true, it's still better than listening to a bunch of recorders