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

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Brand
Yamaha
Colour
brass
Instrument key
F
Material
Plastic
Style
Baroque

🎒Includes carry case & cleaning kit

🎵Key of F for rich tonal range

🛡️Durable ABS resin body

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🎶 Elevate your sound with the pro’s choice in alto recorders!

LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE - Only 0.55 lbs for effortless transport
TRUSTED YAMAHA QUALITY - 4.6-star rating from over 2,400 musicians
PRO LEVEL CRAFTSMANSHIP - Inspired by the iconic Rottenburgh body style
COMPLETE PERFORMANCE KIT - Carry case, finger chart, cleaning rod & joint grease included
EXPRESSIVE BREATH CONTROL - Arched windway design for nuanced playing

The Yamaha YRA-302B alto recorder in F features a smooth brown ABS resin finish and a three-piece design inspired by the classic Rottenburgh style. Engineered with an arched windway for enhanced breath control, it delivers expressive tonal precision. This lightweight, portable instrument comes complete with a carry case, finger chart, cleaning rod, and joint grease—making it the perfect step-up recorder for advanced players seeking professional quality and durability.

Specifications

ASIN	B000RW20Q8
Brand Name	Yamaha
Color	brass
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,437)
Finish Type	Pulverbeschichtet
Global Trade Identification Number	00086792507828
Included Components	carry case, fingerchart, cleaning rod, and joint grease
Instrument Key	F
Item Dimensions	5.1 x 5.1 x 35.6 centimeters
Item Type Name	Recorder
Item Weight	0.55 Pounds
Manufacturer	yamaha
Manufacturer Part Number	YRA302B
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	YRA-302B
Model Number	YRA-302B
Set Name	Brown ABS Resin Set
Style	Baroque
UPC	086792507828
Unit Count	1 Count

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