If this is the case, then you may need to focus more on comparing the measurements for the holes played by the problem fingers.

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The early Aulos basses are straight and the mouth pipe is 'S' or 'Z' shaped, entering the cap from the side. You sacrifice some sound quality and they are more difficult to play with good intonation and a wide range of dynamics. Meinl Sonic Energy BE INSPIRED by our assortment of beautiful, carefully crafted instruments from the Meinl’s Sonic Energy range.Many players were unwilling to take advantage of the strong sound and the model gained a reputation for being flat.

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The Aulos Descant 903 is one of their more popular models, and has been designed with easy playability in mind (in part due to its single holes for low C and D, which makes it easier to play in the lower register). Unfortunately, they are no longer available but I have left this entry just to demonstrate that coloured and 'cheap' does not always equate to 'rubbish'. If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. Also available as a Knick tenor,getting the instrument even closer to the body and thus relieving stress on the arms. The bore is unusual and gives a robust sound similar to a renaissance instrument, but there is no restriction of compass.Renaissance fingering system: This is used for earlier music and has a wide range of fingering combinations so can be quite complicated for a beginner. This is not, however, a reflection of sounding pitch, and serves primarily to denote the pitch relationships between the different instruments. The 205 is a three-piece instrument, a classic design separated into the head, body, and foot for easy cleaning.