Stained or unstained wooden instruments? This doesn’t affect the sound so you can choose whichever you think looks nicest! very convincing, nice to play and hold. The latest versions of these models seem to me to play in the same way as the previous ones.

Recorders with Descriptions - Saunders Recorders. Recorders with Descriptions - Saunders Recorders.

Update, September 2005. Please see the article in Windkanal 2/2005. The firm has been sold to Mollenhauer who will finish some part made instruments and offer maintenance support. There is a possibility that the name will reappear.

bit more resistance to my breath. The plastic tenor and bass put many older wooden instruments to shame but the sopraninos are relatively poor, those from Aulos being very much The early Aulos basses are straight and the mouth pipe is 'S' or 'Z' shaped, entering the cap from the side. The keys are made of polished white metal and are of two types. On the foot joint, the older ones have long, cranked levers, while the newer ones have shorter, straight levers. I think the old straight basses also have smaller diameter mouth pipes. Both sizes have cork lapping. replaced some of the cloth or leather wallets supplied with smaller Rottenburgh models have been discontinued. Smaller Rottenburgh models are now supplied in a zip fastened case. Current production The chart shows clearly that the use of split keys for C and C# doesn't automatically mean the right-hand little finger doesn't have to stretch so far. Many players assume that if they choose a model with C/C# keys they will have no problems, when in factmany of the most extreme little-finger stretches are actually on keyed instruments. Towards the end of the factory's life the instruments were branded 'Adler Heinrich' and there was also some production for a well known far eastern company.

Aulos 303 Elite Descant Recorder (Blue Bag) - Mickleburgh

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Descant recorders - Chamberlain Music Descant recorders - Chamberlain Music

Come in a variety of bright colours which can be very appealing for younger players and adults alike favour with players who require an mature instrument (especially at A=415), for solo and trio sonatas and similar mixed ensemble baroque music. Here is a picture of the head of an early model Aulos 509 Treble. The white insert with the Aulos mark used to be a feature of all the 500 series Aulos models.

The first production was rather sharp and needed pulling out by about 2mm. Later production had longer bodies and rings were available to fit over the top tenon of old models so as to match their pitch. German Fingering System: The German system is sometimes used for beginners, but it can be a little restrictive as you progress because there are limited fingering patterns. These are very expensive items on account of their individuality and the amount of skilled work needed to produce them. The distributor for this range of very inexpensive plastic instruments from Korea has ceased trading.