Why This Guitar

Product Highlights

Designed for Beginners — An ideal amount of air resistance for easy breath control and features a straight windway that produces a soft, pure tone.
Durable and Safe ABS Resin — The recorder's three-piece construction allows for simple disassembly for thorough cleaning and fine-tuning adjustments.
Accurate Intonation — Double holes for the low C/C# and D/D# notes, enabling improved intonation across its range.
Includes Cotton carry bag, fingering chart
Ideal For: Beginners, students, and classroom music education

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 20500437
Local SKU: OS

Designed for Beginners

The YRS-23 is engineered to provide a perfect start to anyone's musical education. It offers an ideal amount of air resistance for easy breath control and features a straight windway that produces a soft, pure tone. This focus on playability helps beginners develop proper technique and enjoy a rich, expressive sound from their very first notes.

Durable and Safe ABS Resin

Constructed from high-quality, non-toxic ABS resin, the YRS-23 is both durable and safe for players of all ages. This material is easy to clean and maintain, resisting damage from humidity and temperature changes. The recorder's three-piece construction allows for simple disassembly for thorough cleaning and fine-tuning adjustments.

Accurate Intonation

Renowned for its excellent tuning and sound quality, the YRS-23 is a top choice for schools and music educators worldwide. It features double holes for the low C/C# and D/D# notes, enabling improved intonation across its range. This precision ensures that students learn with an instrument that sounds correct and plays well in ensembles.

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Technical Specifications

Hardware & Setup

Body & Build

Finish & Colour

EssentialNo

Instrument TypeSoprano Recorder

FinishPolished

Everything you receive

What's In The Box

Yamaha YRS-23 Soprano Recorder, German Fingering, Key of C
Owner's Manual
Local Warranty Card

Expert answers

Questions & Answers

6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

Yes, the Yamaha YRS-23 is specifically designed for beginners and is one of the most recommended recorders for school use due to its easy playability and accurate intonation.

This model, the YRS-23, uses German fingering, which is often considered simpler for beginners for the F note. Baroque fingering, found on models like the YRS-24B, has a different fingering for F and is the standard for more advanced repertoire.

The YRS-23 is made from a durable and safe ABS resin plastic, which is easy to care for and provides a tone similar to that of natural wood.

Yes, it has a three-piece construction, allowing it to be easily disassembled for thorough cleaning and drying.

The Yamaha YRS-23 comes with an environmentally friendly cotton carrying case and a detailed fingering chart.

After playing, disassemble the three pieces and use a soft cloth on a cleaning rod (sold separately) to wipe the moisture from the inside. Wash with lukewarm water and mild soap periodically, then dry thoroughly before reassembling.

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