
THE RECORDER PICTURE PAGE
THE PARTS OF THE BASS RECORDER

FOOT, CAP, HEAD, BODY, FONTANELLE

THE KEY
THE KEY SEATING HAS A NARROW
FACE FOR GOOD SEALING PRESSURE,
IS FLARED ON THE INSIDE AND
LIFTS THE KEY FROM THE BODY
GIVING REDUCED IMPEDANCE AT
THE TONE HOLE EXIT

THE BLOW HOLE

THE NECK STRAP RING
THE METAL TUNING SLIDE OF THE SESSION RECORDER WHICH PROVIDES PITCH
ADJUSTMENT BOTH SHARP AND FLAT OF CONCERT PITCH WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT
CHANGES TO THE BORE PROFILE. CONCERT PITCH IS AT THE MID POINT OF
THE MOVEMENT.
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