A week ago didn`t know what a note was. Bought a Hohner recorder via the Internet, but it had a crack in it so returned it for another one. Some questions:

1. It`s 12 inches long and has 7 finger holes plus a thumb hole. Is it a soprano recorder.

2. instructions say not to use more than 10 minutes at a time for 1st 2 weeks and to use high quality linseed oil. Should I immediately apply the linseed oil? How do I apply it? Rub with my fingers and pour it in all the holes and shake it out? Can I buy linseed oil at Home Depot or doess it need to be better kind? Also, how often should the cork oil be applied? Where can I get more cork oil?

Anything else you can tell me would be great. Much thanks!!!

It is soprano. It must be wood, with that oil. I have no experience with wood recorders or linseed oil. I do know that you need to apply the cork grease whenever it`s tough to assemble the instrument.

u should put a small amount of the oil on some tissue and gently polish it about every3 months. do NOT put the oil in the holes or get it any where need the block at the top