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Yamaha YRS-402B Soprano Recorder, Ecodear plastic, Key of C

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Features

  • 3 piece soprano recorder in the key of C, Baroque fingering
  • Made from plant-based Eco dear plastic
  • Eco dear gives the recorder a rich, mellow tone similar to the sound produced by wood
  • Body design based on the popular Yamaha 300-series recorders
  • Arched windway gives experienced players more control

Description

Yamaha 400-series recorders are made from a special plastic called Eco dear that's made from plants. In addition to being better for the environment than regular plastic, the Eco dear body is also a little more dense, giving these instruments a richer sound that's more similar what you'd hear from a wooden instrument. The YRS-402B is a 3-piece soprano recorder in the key of C, with traditional baroque fingering.

Color: Ivory


Brand: Yamaha


Instrument Key: C


Material: Plastic


Style: Traditional


Item Weight: 4.8 ounces


Product Dimensions: 12.63 x 1.25 x 1.25 inches


Item model number: YRS-402B


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 31, 2015


Body Material: Plant-based plastic


Color Name: Ivory


Material Type: Plastic


Musical Style: Blues


Instrument Key: C


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • It's good
I give it five stars because amazon asked if it was easy to learn, for beginners, and had the value for the money. I think all of those are five stars. This is definitely something a beginner could pick up and trust that they're not learning bad habits because of a poorly manufactured instrument, and the sound is nice enough to want to play it. But that's not to say I think it's the best soprano recorder. It's in tune and it plays nicely, but it still leaves something to be desired in the sound. I'm not quite sure what it is. Maybe a nasaly sound, or slightly shrill. Some sort of pressurized sound, I guess. Yamaha tends this way I've noticed in their higher registers. I much prefer the aulos robin for this reason, but this recorder is good for what it is. I purchased it for my 9 year old son who said he wanted to learn, and as we home school and it was for third grade, it seemed appropriate. It easily sounds ten times better than those recorders the kids often get in public school, or what we had as kids in school. For the price, and depending on the purpose, I definitely recommend this recorder. If you are more professional and play the recorder passionately, I think you can find something with a little sweeter of a tone elsewhere. Depends on what you need. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022 by N. Kring

  • Excellent recorder!
Excellent recorder! As you can see by the images, it's a more refined recorder than the basic student recorder. Slightly more slender. Slightly shorter by 1/4". Arched windway. Eco friendly Ecodear plastic with more density that projects a more wood-like and mellow tone. The 3 lowest holes are spaced slightly closer for better playability. Overall, it has a more refined and elegant look to it. The colors are a nice change from the typical seggshell white or dark brown. One thing I would like to see is a short pouch and dust caps like the alto version comes with. As is, The pouch is full length for a fully assembled recorder. I would have preferred a takedown pocket sized case. I also purchased the alto 402B. Love it, and highly recommend it! These Ecodear recorders are a definite buy! I would REALLY love to see a sopranino and Garklein version! Are you listening Yamaha? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025 by Mark S. Mark S.

  • More dense plastic, easier recorder
The Yamaha recorders made out of premium, plant-based plastic work a little better. The plastic is a little more dense. I don't know if that is really the specific reason why they work better, but they do. The same recorder mold in standard plastic is much less playable. Maybe the tooling is in better condition for the premium plastic assembly line because less of them are made. Under careful scrutiny, the YRS-402B is much easier to play in tune and not overblow the lowest notes than the YRS-302BIII. The YRS-302BIII is the standard plastic version. I wish the YRS-402B wasn't yellow, though. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2025 by Doc

  • Lovely quality, very playable
I am an elementary teacher who has never learned to play the recorder. I decided last year, I would like to begin teaching it to my 4th graders, and so, it was time for me to learn. I knew I wanted a plastic recorder because it will be used at school and needs to be fairly indestructible, and I didn't want to spend a fortune. This model piqued my interest because of the eco-friendiness of the materials and production. Also, Yamaha is a trusted name in school instruments, this would not be simply a toy. I knew I wanted to teach Baroque fingering, and I knew I wanted a curved windway for better intonation. So, after watching a few online reviews that agreed this would be a great model for an adult beginner, I bought it. I have been pleasantly surprised by it's quality! It is easier to play pleasing tones in tune on this than on another cheap "toy" style recorder that had been left behind in my classroom by a previous teacher. With this and my online music ed curriculum that I'll be using with my students, my playing has progressed nicely over the summer break and I'm feeling comfortable, confident, and excited as we approach the school year ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023 by Amy C.

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