Trying to decide between a couple of decent maple soprano recorders and a couple of plastic altos (priced comparatively) Any advice? wood or alto?

In this price range, I would buy plastic just because it's easier to maintain, and the sound quality of the Yamaha 300 series is superb. For less than the price of one wooden alto, you could buy a full case of Yamaha 300s, including the sopranino, soprano, alto, and tenor recorders. If I had to pick only one, I'd buy the alto because it plays better with musical songbooks like the Disney Fakebook. The distance between my wrist and tip of pinky finger is 5.5" and my hand perfectly fits the alto. If your hand is smaller than this, you might find the soprano to be a better fit.

Does the foot joint detach?

I'm not sure what a foot joint is, but it has 3 parts. The mouth piece, the middle part with almost all of the fingering holes, and the bottom where the little finger goes (foot joint?)Its a nice instrument, needs to be cleaned fairly often.Hope this helps.

Yes it does. It comes apart into 3 pieces. This is a good recorder, but I would recommend that you also consider the Aulos "plastic" Haiku alto recorder as an alternative. I believe it is a better choice.

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Yamaha YRA-302B Alto Recorder, smooth brown finish, key of F

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Brand
Yamaha
Color
Smooth Brown
Instrument Key
F
Material
Plastic
Style
Smooth Brown

🎵Key of F for rich tonal range

💨Arched windway for superior breath control

🔧3-piece ABS plastic body for durability & easy maintenance

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🎶 Elevate your sound with Yamaha’s pro-level alto recorder — because your music deserves the spotlight!

TRAVEL READY ELEGANCE - Smooth brown finish with included soft cotton case for stylish portability
BUILT TO LAST PERFORM - Durable ABS plastic body with 3-piece design for easy cleaning and transport
MASTER THE BAROQUE VIBE - Baroque fingering system for authentic classical play
EXPRESSIVE BREATH CONTROL - Arched windway creates slight resistance for nuanced dynamics
DOUBLE TONEHOLES DOUBLE PRECISION - Enhanced tuning on lowest notes (F and G) for flawless intonation

The Yamaha YRA-302B alto recorder in key of F is a professional-grade instrument designed for advanced players seeking authentic Baroque fingering and expressive breath control. Featuring a durable 3-piece ABS plastic body, an arched windway for nuanced dynamics, and double toneholes on the lowest notes for precise tuning, it combines craftsmanship with portability, complete with a smooth brown finish and a soft cotton case.

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ASIN	B000RW20Q8
Best Sellers Rank	#2,830 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #16 in Recorders (Musical Instruments)
Brand Name	Yamaha
Color	Smooth Brown
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (668)
Finish Type	Pulverbeschichtet
Global Trade Identification Number	00086792507828
Included Components	Cleaning rod, Fingering chart, Zippered soft cotton case
Instrument Key	F
Item Dimensions	2 x 2 x 14 inches
Item Type Name	Recorder
Item Weight	8.8 ounces
Manufacturer	KMC Music Inc
Manufacturer Part Number	YRA302B
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	YRA-300
Model Number	YRA-302B
Style	Smooth Brown
UPC	086792507828
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamah…

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