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.

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. ... as well as a wider range of instruments being offered by private music teachers, it added.

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: That might be music to your ears, but Linton says when it comes to learning to play an instrument, there's really no comparison. The recorder reigns supreme. LINTON: You know, it's affordable.

RASCOE: That might be music to your ears, but Linton says when it comes to learning to play an instrument, there's really no comparison. The recorder reigns supreme. LINTON: You know, it's affordable.

RASCOE: That might be music to your ears, but Linton says when it comes to learning to play an instrument, there's really no comparison. The recorder reigns supreme. LINTON: You know, it's affordable.

A British music education organization reports that use of recorders are declining in the classroom. We wonder: Why were they there to start with? And why is "Hot Cross Buns" such a banger?

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 ...

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