Yamaha YRA-302BIII Baroque Alto/Treble

This alto recorder resembles the famous Rottenburgh recorders. System: Baroque, Windway: Arch, Rottenburgh model.

ABS recorders are durable and easy to care for while providing a tone similar to that of natural wood. Many schools throughout the world insist on Yamaha recorders thanks to their accurate intonation, easy playability, and rich expressive sound.

Yamaha delivers safe and reliable products
From raw materials selection to manufacturing processes, we pay the closest attention to produce Yamaha recorders with safety and reliability.

Raw Materials Meet International Safety Standards (April, 2022)
The ABS resin used in some recorder bodies may contain lead, phthalate esters, and other toxic materials. The ABS resin used in Yamaha is manufactured from non-toxic materials that clear international safety standards.

- Japan, Food Safety & Sanitation Law: utensils and toys standards cleared.
- European Union, REACH: although not regulated, lead and phthalate ester regulations cleared.
- North America, CPSIA: lead and phthalate ester regulations cleared.

Safe Assembly
Yamaha recorder components are assembled without the use of adhesives wherever possible. The Yamaha YRS-2X and YRA-2X soprano and alto recorders are entirely assembled using press-fit components, while other models use ultrasonic welding for some components.

ISO9001 Standard Quality Management
The Yamaha quality management system conforms to the international ISO9001 standard and is certified by DNV (Det Norske Veritas), an international accredited certification body headquartered in Norway. The same quality management system applies to all Yamaha production facilities throughout the world, ensuring that every product shipped conforms to the highest quality standards.

Fingering Systems
Yamaha offers a choice of either German (Left) or Baroque (Right) fingering systems on many models to accommodate local preferences and traditions.

Windway Shapes
There are two different windways.
- Straight WindwayEasy to play with a soft pure tone. This is ideal for beginners.
- Arched WindwayIt has a slight resistance when you play for better breath control which gives greater tonal expressiveness and projection.

300 Series (YRA-302BIII/312BIII/314BIII)
The 300 series offers a complete range of top quality recorders—from bass to sopranino. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of a durable, maintenance-free ABS resin construction. With their broad range of tonal expression and their superb playability, these recorders are fully competitive with more expensive wooden models. The 300 Series recorders come in a variety of styles, some offering simulated wood finishes.

YRA-302BIII: This alto recorder resembles the famous Rottenburgh recorders.

YRA-312BIII: A version of the YRA-302BIII which offers a rich Rosewood style coating.

YRA-314BIII: A version of the YRA-302BIII which offers a noble Makassar ebony style coating.