I played one, and the holes are extremely far apart. Is this true of all alto recorders, regardless of the material used to make one?

There is nothing unusual about the hole placement on this alto. I have played several and they are all about the same. I also play the tenor which is difficult to pick up and play if I haven't warmed up a bit first. Want some fun? Yamaha also makes a sopranino and it is SMALLER than the normal soprano recorder. It reads the same notation as the alto.

Does the alto recorder come in the key of c

You want a Soprano or Tenor to get the key of C.

Does the alto recorder come in the key of c

Sorry, ALL Alto recorders are in the key of F. The Tenor model is in F. The full range looks like this:Sopranino - FSoprano - CAlto - FTenor - CBass - F

I am debating between this "beginner" alto and one in the 300 series. I am an adult beginner. The 300's seem to be 2 inches longer. Does that matter?

It will matter. You will need to spread you fingers apart more on the longer instrument. It may have a better tone and be worth it. Up to you.

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Yamaha YRA-28B Alto Recorder, Key of F

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Brand
Yamaha
Color
White
Instrument Key
F
Material
Plastic
Style
Baroque

🎯Baroque fingering for authentic play

🎼Key of F for rich tonal range

🧩3-piece construction for easy cleaning

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🎶 Elevate your sound with Yamaha’s sleek alto recorder — where tradition meets effortless play!

DURABLE ABS PLASTIC - Crafted to last with a lightweight, resilient material perfect for daily use.
COMPLETE STARTER KIT - Includes cotton bag and fingering chart to elevate your practice sessions.
MODULAR 3 PIECE BUILD - Disassembles easily for thorough cleaning and maintenance.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY DESIGN - Straight rectangular airway ensures effortless playability from the first note.
EXPRESSIVE TONE IN KEY OF F - Unlock a rich, vibrant sound that resonates across all registers.

The Yamaha YRA-28B Alto Recorder in the key of F features Baroque fingering and a straight rectangular airway for easy playability. Its durable ABS plastic body is designed in three pieces for convenient cleaning and maintenance. Ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike, it delivers a rich, expressive tone with every note.

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ASIN	B000FJ1NWA
Best Sellers Rank	#7,345 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #40 in Recorders (Musical Instruments)
Brand	YAMAHA
Brand Name	YAMAHA
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 902 Reviews
Finish Type	Powder Coated
Global Trade Identification Number	00086792836591, 04957812319713
Included Components	Cotton bag, Fingering chart
Instrument Key	F
Item Dimensions	0.8 x 11.9 x 2 inches
Item Type Name	Recorder
Item Weight	0.53 g
Manufacturer	KMC Music Inc
Manufacturer Part Number	YRA-28B
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Yamaha 20-Series
Model Number	YRA-28B
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Style	Baroque
UPC	086792836591
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamah…

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