Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms A British music education organization reports that use of recorders are declining in the classroom.

Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms By Ayesha Rascoe Published May 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM EDT ...

Fewer children than ever learning the recorder at school as instrument’s popularity wanes. Children are opting for different instruments in schools as a wider range are on offer.

The recorder came in third, after the piano (16%) and the keyboard (13%), with 11% of those polled saying they previously played, “possibly because it is a common instrument offered and learned ...

The humble recorder is an antique instrument, likely the precursor to the flute, with its origins tracing back to the 14th century. It enjoyed considerable popularity in classical music throughout ...

RASCOE: If you somehow managed to escape attending one of these concerts, the recorder is a woodwind music instrument. It's got a thumb hole and seven finger holes. And when it's played by a gaggle of ...

Fewer children than ever learning the recorder at school as instrument’s popularity wanes - Children are opting for different instruments in schools as a wider range are on offer.

Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms By Ayesha Rascoe Published May 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM EDT ...

RASCOE: If you somehow managed to escape attending one of these concerts, the recorder is a woodwind music instrument. It's got a thumb hole and seven finger holes. And when it's played by a ...