Yamaha YRA402B Alto - Plant-Based Plastic (Baroque)
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Essential Information About the Yamaha 400 Series Recorder
Essential Information About the Yamaha 400 Series Recorder
- Soft and focused tone thanks to the Ecodear plant-based plastic body, pleasant to the ear both in class and at home.
- Baroque fingering : a widely used educational standard, ideal for progressing with a varied method and repertoire.
- Curved windway : promotes stable sound production and consistent response, even at moderate volume.
- Three-piece construction : more practical for maintenance, transport, and daily assembly.
Manufacturer Information
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A Yamaha Recorder Designed for Learning
With its school recorders, Yamaha has established itself as a reference for students and teachers thanks to consistent manufacturing and a design focused on ease of play. This 400 series stands out by using Ecodear plant-based plastic, a modern material aimed at providing a comfortable playing feel and a softer tone. It is a relevant choice for group settings (classes, school orchestras, conservatories) where stability and uniformity are paramount.
For Whom and in Which Styles?
This alto recorder in F is primarily intended for students in the learning cycle (beginner to intermediate) transitioning from soprano to a more nuanced ensemble instrument, as well as musicians seeking a reliable recorder for daily practice. It is particularly suitable for the Baroque repertoire (its fingering is directly adapted for this), but also for ensemble music, educational arrangements, and popular music whenever an easy sound production and balanced timbre are desired.
Tone and Design
The Ecodear body contributes to a soft tonal color and a comfortable playing sensation. The curved windway helps achieve a clean attack and more consistent response, useful for stabilizing notes in common registers. The double hole facilitates accidentals and improves intonation on certain delicate fingerings, a real advantage for playing in tune from the first pieces. Finally, the three-piece design promotes maintenance (swabbing) and a more natural hand positioning.
Included Accessories
This recorder comes with a cotton pouch for transport, a swab rod for maintenance, a tablature to support learning, as well as grease to ease assembly of parts and preserve fittings.
Technical specifications
| Level | Student | Color | Yellow |
| System | Baroque | Finishing | Glossy |
| Materials | plastic | ||
| Key | F | Fingering | Baroque |
| Material | Ecodear plant-based plastic | Windway | curved |
| Construction | three-piece | ||
Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this baroque alto recorder for its "beautiful sound" and excellent value. Made from plant-based plastic, it's ideal for beginners while meeting professional standards. Shoppers noted accurate tuning and a well-designed case. One noted it's perfect for extended practice sessions and playing with modern instruments.
Review highlights
- âReally beautiful sound, plus it's accurate. Ideal for beginners and perfect for professionals.â
- âThe sound is very pleasant. The storage case is well designed.â
- âGreat value for money. She loves the color and appreciates its tone.â
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I am amazed at the progress that has been made by the luthiers working for Yamaha. This ecodear plastic flute has a really nice sound, plus it's just right. It is an ideal instrument for a beginner and perfect for an experienced or professional musician who may need this kind of instrument to play with modern instruments and will hold its own if the music is amplified. This flute also makes it possible to work properly for several hours in a row and to save on factor flutes that can be used wisely.
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I am amazed at the progress that has been made by the luthiers working for Yamaha. This ecodear plastic flute has a really nice sound, plus it's just right. It is an ideal instrument for a beginner and perfect for an experienced or professional musician who may need this kind of instrument to play with modern instruments and will hold its own if the music is amplified. This flute also makes it possible to work properly for several hours in a row and to save on factor flutes that can be used wisely.
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My daughter adapted it quickly. She appreciates its tone. Nice quality/price ratio. She likes the color.
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Very good value for money, even if it's still a flute to start
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The sound is very pleasant.
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Yamaha YRA402B use baroque fingering?
The indicated system is baroque, as per the configuration of this model.
Is this alto recorder suitable for learning?
This model is classified at the student level. It is therefore intended for practice on the alto recorder.
What material is used for this alto recorder?
The manufacturing material is stated as bio-plastic in the product title. The technical sheet specifies a plastic material.
What is the color of the YRA402B?
The stated color is yellow. The finish is glossy, which characterizes the instrumentâs external appearance.
Is the finish of this alto recorder glossy or matte?
The specified finish is glossy. This information is linked to the yellow color in the modelâs features.
