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Learn recorder. Feel the joy of playing.

Your first song in 10 minutes. On your own recorder.

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Finally know if it's right.

Notes in tune and in time turn green. Missed one? Play it again.

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Ode to Joy

Learn recorder, step by step.

Courses made by music teachers take you from your first notes to your first songs, many of them with backing music.

Soprano recorder Courses and songs are written for the soprano recorder.
Slow it down Practice at 80% or 60% speed first.
Weekly challenge Play the same song as musicians around the world.

It's never too late to start.

Never played? Start with your very first notes.
Played in school? Choose your course and pick up where you left off.

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Getting started with the recorder

The recorder is small, affordable and quick to start, which makes it a good first instrument at any age. Blow gently and cover the holes completely, and it sounds clear. tonestro shows you right away whether your note was in tune and in time.

Practice a few minutes on most days. Slow a song down, play it right, then play it at full speed.

What you need

A soprano recorder
An iPhone, iPad or Android phone with an internet connection
A few minutes on most days

Not just recorder. The whole family.

One plan for up to six people. Everyone picks their own instrument.

See the Family Plan

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Questions about learning recorder

Is the recorder a good first instrument for adults?

Yes. It is small, affordable and quick to start. tonestro goes step by step and shows you right away what to practice again.

Which recorder can I use?

The soprano recorder. The alto recorder is not supported.

Do I need to read music?

No. The courses teach you to read music while you play, and you can show note names while you learn.

How soon will I play my first recorder song?

In your first 10 minutes. You play one or two notes along with a real song and a band: small at first, but real music. Full speed comes later, step by step.

Which devices can I use?

Recorder lessons run on iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or newer) and on Android phones (Android 8 or newer, at least 4 GB of memory). tonestro needs an internet connection.

What does it cost?

You can try tonestro free for 7 days with the yearly plan. The app shows you the price before you buy. If you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, you won’t be charged. You can cancel in the app under Profile → Settings → Manage Subscription.