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Yamaha YRS-24B Plastic Soprano Recorder, Natural 14.00 x 2.00 x 2.00
Color | Natural |
Brand | Yamaha |
Instrument Key | C |
Material | Plastic |
Style | YRS-24 |
About this item
- This recorder is easy to play and has a clear soft tone.
- Straight windway is easy to play with a soft pure tone. This is ideal for beginners.
- Baroque fingering system.
- Includes cotton case bag made from environmentally friendly natural cotton.
- ABS resin used is manufactured with non-toxic materials that meet or exceed international safety standards.
- Ideal for school use.
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 12.88 x 1 x 1 inches |
ASIN | B00EJF5Y26 |
Item model number | YRS-24B |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,136 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #11 in Recorders (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 4, 1973 |
Body Material | Plastic |
Color Name | Natural |
Material Type | Plastic |
Instrument Key | C |
Size | 14.00 x 2.00 x 2.00 |
Proficiency Level | Beginner |
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Product Description
ABS recorders are durable and easy to care for while providing a tone similar to that of natural wood. Though other maker's plastic recorders may have a similar appearance, Yamaha ABS recorders are truly superior instruments. They offer an ideal amount of air resistance for easy control, and feature an accuracy of intonation you would expect to find only on more expensive models. The 20 Series models are easy to play throughout their ranges and are primarily intended for beginners.
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This inexpensive 13-inch recorder has surprisingly good sound quality. The cream-colored, plastic instrument easily disassembles into three parts and comes with a canvas carrying bag, simple instructions, and a fingering sheet. --Richard Farr
From the Manufacturer
Yamaha 20 Series recorders are designed to provide a perfect start to anyone's musical education. They offer an ideal amount of air resistance for easy control and feature an accuracy of intonation you would expect to find only on more expensive models. Though other makers' plastic recorders may have a similar appearance, Yamaha ABS recorders are truly superior instruments. The 20 Series, easy to play throughout their ranges, are primarily intended for beginners.
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Yamaha 20-series Recorders
Start with great sound
Yamaha has been building musical instruments for more than 130 years, so we know what it takes to make a great sound. Our 20-series models produce a classic recorder tone that's pure and in tune across the whole instrument.
Easy for beginners
20-series recorders make it easy to play right from the start. The rectangular airway gives very little resistance, so even a light breath can make a clear note. A great choice for classrooms or beginners of any age!
Durable and safe
Made from the same kind of plastic used in countless popular toys, Yamaha 20-series recorders are built to last for years of reliable use. They can even be washed with soap and water, so keeping them clean is easy.
Colorful choices
Our see-through blue, green and pink models are playful, but produce the same great sound as our standard ivory colored models. Have fun with your music without sacrificing your tone.
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Price | — no data | $7.96$7.96 | $14.58$14.58 | $13.99$13.99 | $7.99$7.99 |
Color | Natural/Ivory | Natural/Ivory | Translucent Blue | Translucent Green | Translucent Pink |
Key | C | C | C | C | C |
Body Style | 3-piece | 3-piece | 3-piece | 3-piece | 3-piece |
Fingering | Baroque | German | Baroque | Baroque | Baroque |
Bag | Cotton | Cotton | Clear Plastic | Clear Plastic | Clear Plastic |
Material | BPA-free ABS plastic | BPA-free ABS plastic | BPA-free ABS plastic | BPA-free ABS plastic | BPA-free ABS plastic |

Baroque vs German fingering - what's the difference?
The basic design of recorders was developed hundreds of years ago during the Baroque music period of the 1600's and early 1700's. This classical style is still preferred by many music teachers and schools, mostly because some specific notes play a little better in tune with this design.
In the 1920's, instrument designers in Germany felt that the standard Baroque recorder was too difficult for beginners to learn, since some notes put the player’s fingers in positions that can feel uncomfortable. Because of this, they made a small change to make those notes easier for a beginner to play. However, there's a trade-off – while the finger positions are easier, those same notes are harder to play in tune.
You can tell which version you have by looking at the 4th and 5th holes down from the top. If the 4th hole is smaller than the 5th, it's Baroque. If the 4th hole is larger, it's German. If you need a recorder to use in school, check with your teacher to make sure you get the right type!
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Sold By | — | Sweetwater Sound | Conjurer-USA | HOSEYIN US | easttop harmonica | Sondery Music |
instrument key | C | C | C | C | C | C |
material | Plastic | ABS resin | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Abs,Cotton,Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
style | YRS-24 | — | All levels | Baroque | Modern | German beige |
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Customers find the recorder durable enough to withstand constant drops and appreciate its functionality, with one noting it works like new. Moreover, the sound quality receives positive feedback for its rich tone and good intonation, while customers find it user-friendly and easy to learn on. Additionally, the recorder is well-suited for children's music education, particularly for fourth graders, and customers consider it good value for money.
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Customers praise the recorder's build quality, noting it is solid and durable enough to withstand constant drops, with one customer mentioning it held up well for three months.
"It’s well built. But a steep learning curve, and it’s got only one volume: loud." Read more
"...my frame of reference is quite limited, but it sure seems like a quality product at a great price; which is not surprising because every experience I..." Read more
"...It comes in a little cloth sack of decent quality which is sufficient to establish a habit of treating an instrument with respect and putting it..." Read more
"My son uses it for music class. Of great quality." Read more
Customers find that the recorder functions well, working like new and performing its intended purpose effectively.
"I got this for my daughter for her school, and it's overall a good product. It's easy to use, hold, and the color is a pretty beige...." Read more
"...a lot easier for my kid to take around and practice on, still learn how to read music, and accommodates her hand size better than a bigger..." Read more
"...Used in conjunction with singing practice it helps to train the voice by providing the student's ear with feedback that is always "in key."..." Read more
"Works as expected" Read more
Customers praise the recorder's sound quality, noting its beautiful, rich tone and good intonation.
"...This recorder looks great, feels solid, has a nice tone, and comes with an attractive pouch." Read more
"...technique with your tongue (I know how that sounds), and it doesn't sound that bad. The youtube recorder lesson number 1 by Mr. Hines covers this...." Read more
"...length of vibration and pitch, and from there to demystify the mathematics that connect sound (and by extension radio & light waves) to harmonics,..." Read more
"...But a steep learning curve, and it’s got only one volume: loud." Read more
Customers find the recorder to be good value for money, offering high quality and sound for its price point.
"...is quite limited, but it sure seems like a quality product at a great price; which is not surprising because every experience I've ever had with..." Read more
"...It is 'just a recorder' but it is a real instrument, a type of flute, has a real history, and there is technique to the thing that could make one..." Read more
"My daughter uses it for music class as required. Great buy!" Read more
"...In this respect it is much more than a toy. This very inexpensive and nearly indestructible plastic knock-off of the traditional soprano '..." Read more
Customers find the recorder easy to use, particularly for beginners, with sample instructions that make it simple to learn.
"Perfect for children. Perfect size for smaller hands. Easy to use." Read more
"...It's easy to use, hold, and the color is a pretty beige. The speed of it is good. And she says it comfortable to hold and feels normal." Read more
"...instrument, a type of flute, has a real history, and there is technique to the thing that could make one skilled at this instrument or similar..." Read more
"...However its a great starting point for him to learn music" Read more
Customers find this recorder great for kids, particularly in school settings, with one customer noting it's perfect for 4th graders and another mentioning it's good for practicing school plays.
"Perfect for children. Perfect size for smaller hands. Easy to use." Read more
"...Also useful in science instruction to illustrate the relationship between length of vibration and pitch, and from there to demystify the mathematics..." Read more
"...Its light weight and sucha Beautiful instrument that makes beautiful music. I suggest for beginners to get the...." Read more
"...Great for both adults and children , beginners and intermediate players ...." Read more
Customers find this recorder to be a classic and suitable for beginners, with one customer noting its effectiveness for teaching purposes.
"...Other than that, the recorder is great!" Read more
"This is a great beginner recorder. We gave it as a gift to a child turning 8, but our oldest son is an experienced musician and he tried it out...." Read more
"The Yamaha YRS-24B Plastic Soprano Recorder is the quintessential beginner/student recorder...." Read more
"great recorder fast delivery...." Read more
Customers appreciate the recorder's appearance, noting its great finish and well-designed features, with one customer mentioning its attractive canvas storage bag.
"...This recorder looks great, feels solid, has a nice tone, and comes with an attractive pouch." Read more
"...Or maybe playing the recorder like me. Its light weight and sucha Beautiful instrument that makes beautiful music...." Read more
"...and great value . The natural white color makes this a beautiful instrument worthy to display ...." Read more
"...Convenient carrying case, looks and sounds great. Happy with our purchase!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025It’s well built. But a steep learning curve, and it’s got only one volume: loud.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025I sent this to my granddaughter in another state and it arrived promptly so she could have it for her performance.Thank you.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025This is my first recorder since grade school so my frame of reference is quite limited, but it sure seems like a quality product at a great price; which is not surprising because every experience I've ever had with Yamaha products... Waverunner, stereo receiver, integrated amp, powered subwoofer, acoustic guitar, tennis racket... has been great (knock on wood)!
This recorder looks great, feels solid, has a nice tone, and comes with an attractive pouch.
This is my first recorder since grade school so my frame of reference is quite limited, but it sure seems like a quality product at a great price; which is not surprising because every experience I've ever had with Yamaha products... Waverunner, stereo receiver, integrated amp, powered subwoofer, acoustic guitar, tennis racket... has been great (knock on wood)!
This recorder looks great, feels solid, has a nice tone, and comes with an attractive pouch.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025Perfect for children. Perfect size for smaller hands. Easy to use.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025I got this for my daughter for her school, and it's overall a good product. It's easy to use, hold, and the color is a pretty beige. The speed of it is good. And she says it comfortable to hold and feels normal.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019I played sax for from elementary school through late college. I was a decent, albeit nothing special, musician. I do have experience with instruments and specifically, woodwinds.
This recorder is not a Selmer. However, especially for the price, it is a solid little instrument. My 6 year old daughter really wanted to learn an instrument, any instrument, and my wife got her a super cheap recorder-like instrument at the dollar store. That was horrible but just a dollar. This cost 6 times more but is easily 25 times better. It is 'just a recorder' but it is a real instrument, a type of flute, has a real history, and there is technique to the thing that could make one skilled at this instrument or similar woodwinds in the future (e.g., sax, clarinet, flute). Also a lot easier for my kid to take around and practice on, still learn how to read music, and accommodates her hand size better than a bigger instrument like a piano. In addition to playing, we're having some good together time, and she's learning some rhythm and how to read music.
This thing fits my daughter's hands well, and she has taken to it and even diligently practices it. She is already picking up a few songs and could play a song after our first 'lesson'.
It even sounds better than I was expected. Sure, a plastic soprano recorder isn't that far off from a shrill whistle with holes, especially if you just blow on the thing. But being gentle with your breath, proper technique with your tongue (I know how that sounds), and it doesn't sound that bad. The youtube recorder lesson number 1 by Mr. Hines covers this. It isn't hard.
I haven't played sax in years but have been enjoying picking this up with my kid.
Very pleased, especially for the price. Note that the recorder pulls apart into three pieces for cleaning (but has no rod but not a big deal). It comes in a little cloth sack of decent quality which is sufficient to establish a habit of treating an instrument with respect and putting it away when done...but isn't a hard or soft case in any sense. This said, this thing seems pretty durable. I wouldn't use it as a hammer, but occassional drops or piling stuff on top of it isn't going to damage it.
Well done.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025My son uses it for music class. Of great quality.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025My daughter uses it for music class as required.
Great buy!
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- Ahmer khanReviewed in Australia on September 20, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound quality and build quality
My daughter loves it..good piece to have at this price. Nice Build quality and sound quality
- Joy MichaelReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on May 11, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Is a very great quality
YAMAHA very good brand I loved it so strong and solid
- ShreepadGReviewed in India on January 16, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
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Am new to wind instruments. And more used to the Indian way of finger placement (the way fingers are used to close and open a hole) on a flute etc. So had tough time to acclimatize with the western style of using the finger tips to operate the holes. But once that's achieved (though slowly), its fun to explore and excitement to hear the notes. It's going to take time for me at this age of 54 to start playing melodies but I shall keep on trying to practice. Nothing to complain about the product. If you are looking for a Soprano recorder go for this YAMAHA. Thanks again. Ideal for beginners.
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Reviewed in India on January 16, 2023
Am new to wind instruments. And more used to the Indian way of finger placement (the way fingers are used to close and open a hole) on a flute etc. So had tough time to acclimatize with the western style of using the finger tips to operate the holes. But once that's achieved (though slowly), its fun to explore and excitement to hear the notes. It's going to take time for me at this age of 54 to start playing melodies but I shall keep on trying to practice. Nothing to complain about the product. If you are looking for a Soprano recorder go for this YAMAHA. Thanks again. Ideal for beginners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buono
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Claudio Changa SalgadoReviewed in Spain on September 21, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars estoy contenton
Me gusta hasta el momento todo esta muy bien llega antes del tiempo estimado super