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Music Education is an important part of every child’s learning experience. Why settle for less than Aulos? The Aulos philosophy is that quality does matter and getting off on the right foot can sometimes mean the difference between a child enjoying and excelling or being frustrated and thus uninterested.
Aulos recorders are made using an almost indestructible ABS plastic. And, if the occasion ever does arise, each Aulos recorder has a lifetime warranty against plastic breakage. Which makes them perfect for youth education and use.
Contact UsThe Aulos Collection Major Features
- Superb voicing
- Patended double joint permits smooth joining with no air leaks
- Constructed of strong, high-class ABS resin
- Excellent intonation throughout full range of instrument
Alto Recorders are some of the easiest recorders to learn to play due to the large size and fingering set up suitable for adult hands.
All Aulos Alto recorders use Baroque (english) fingering unless otherwise noted and come with a simulated leather bag, cleaning rod, and fingering chart.
What exactly is a recorder?
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes — whistlelike instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a plug, known as a block or fipple.
It is distinguished from other members of the family by having holes for seven fingers (the lower one or two often doubled to facilitate the production of semitones) and one for the thumb of the uppermost hand.
What is Baroque Fingering?
The Baroque fingering system is the most common and the only fingering system taught in the classroom.
It was the original fingering design for the recorder and remains the only design used by serious students and professionals. Some recorder manufacturers only offer the Baroque style fingering.
What is German Fingering
Originating in Germany in 1930, this fingering style was developed for use by beginners and school students. The German style simplifies recorder fingering by making it possible to go from note-to-note down the scale by simply adding one more finger (similar to a flutophone or tonette).
Some music classrooms have German style recorders; however, it is not as popular as the Baroque style. You can identify a German style recorder by the smaller finger hole third position up from the bell.
1, 2, or 3 Piece Recorder?
One piece recorders are best for beginning players and classroom settings. Why? Because younger players might have a tendency to turn the bodies (the joints) and make changes to the tuning.
Older, more accomplished players, and their teachers will appreciate the 2 and 3 piece recorders for playing in ensembles because of the ability to change tuning and gain more precise intonation
The Aulos collection of Bass recorders are made of highly resilient ABS plastic and is a minimum of 3 pieces for easy cleaning and transporting.
All Aulos Bass recorders use Baroque (english) fingering unless otherwise noted and come with a deluxe carrying bag, joint grease, cleaning rod, neck strap, and fingering chart.
What exactly is a recorder?
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes — whistlelike instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a plug, known as a block or fipple.
It is distinguished from other members of the family by having holes for seven fingers (the lower one or two often doubled to facilitate the production of semitones) and one for the thumb of the uppermost hand.
What is Baroque Fingering?
The Baroque fingering system is the most common and the only fingering system taught in the classroom.
It was the original fingering design for the recorder and remains the only design used by serious students and professionals. Some recorder manufacturers only offer the Baroque style fingering.
What is German Fingering
Originating in Germany in 1930, this fingering style was developed for use by beginners and school students. The German style simplifies recorder fingering by making it possible to go from note-to-note down the scale by simply adding one more finger (similar to a flutophone or tonette).
Some music classrooms have German style recorders; however, it is not as popular as the Baroque style. You can identify a German style recorder by the smaller finger hole third position up from the bell.
1, 2, or 3 Piece Recorder?
One piece recorders are best for beginning players and classroom settings. Why? Because younger players might have a tendency to turn the bodies (the joints) and make changes to the tuning.
Older, more accomplished players, and their teachers will appreciate the 2 and 3 piece recorders for playing in ensembles because of the ability to change tuning and gain more precise intonation
The Aulos collection of Soprano recorders are made of highly resilient ABS plastic and come in a variety of colors, fingerings and intonations.
All Aulos Soprano recorders unless otherwise noted come with a carrying bag, and fingering chart.
What exactly is a recorder?
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes — whistlelike instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a plug, known as a block or fipple.
It is distinguished from other members of the family by having holes for seven fingers (the lower one or two often doubled to facilitate the production of semitones) and one for the thumb of the uppermost hand.
What is Baroque Fingering?
The Baroque fingering system is the most common and the only fingering system taught in the classroom.
It was the original fingering design for the recorder and remains the only design used by serious students and professionals. Some recorder manufacturers only offer the Baroque style fingering.
What is German Fingering
Originating in Germany in 1930, this fingering style was developed for use by beginners and school students. The German style simplifies recorder fingering by making it possible to go from note-to-note down the scale by simply adding one more finger (similar to a flutophone or tonette).
Some music classrooms have German style recorders; however, it is not as popular as the Baroque style. You can identify a German style recorder by the smaller finger hole third position up from the bell.
1, 2, or 3 Piece Recorder?
One piece recorders are best for beginning players and classroom settings. Why? Because younger players might have a tendency to turn the bodies (the joints) and make changes to the tuning.
Older, more accomplished players, and their teachers will appreciate the 2 and 3 piece recorders for playing in ensembles because of the ability to change tuning and gain more precise intonation
The Aulos collection of Tenor recorders are made of highly resilient ABS plastic feature sleek design cues and small to medium spaced finger holes.
All Aulos Tenor recorders use Baroque (english) fingering unless otherwise noted and come with a deluxe carrying bag, joint grease, cleaning rod, neck strap, and fingering chart.
What exactly is a recorder?
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes — whistlelike instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a plug, known as a block or fipple.
It is distinguished from other members of the family by having holes for seven fingers (the lower one or two often doubled to facilitate the production of semitones) and one for the thumb of the uppermost hand.
What is Baroque Fingering?
The Baroque fingering system is the most common and the only fingering system taught in the classroom.
It was the original fingering design for the recorder and remains the only design used by serious students and professionals. Some recorder manufacturers only offer the Baroque style fingering.
What is German Fingering
Originating in Germany in 1930, this fingering style was developed for use by beginners and school students. The German style simplifies recorder fingering by making it possible to go from note-to-note down the scale by simply adding one more finger (similar to a flutophone or tonette).
Some music classrooms have German style recorders; however, it is not as popular as the Baroque style. You can identify a German style recorder by the smaller finger hole third position up from the bell.
1, 2, or 3 Piece Recorder?
One piece recorders are best for beginning players and classroom settings. Why? Because younger players might have a tendency to turn the bodies (the joints) and make changes to the tuning.
Older, more accomplished players, and their teachers will appreciate the 2 and 3 piece recorders for playing in ensembles because of the ability to change tuning and gain more precise intonation
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A204AF Soprano
A soprano recorder for players with finger disabilities. In addition to the head piece, there are six separate sections for holes, fitting smoothly into one another. By rotating the holes and plugging certain holes, the recorder can accommodate fingers that are missing or do not function normally.
Once adjusted for an individual's hand, the sections may then be glued into permanent position. A person with any six usable digits can play an entire chromatic scale from c' to a'''. If seven fingers are available in any combination, the range is extended by three semitones.
A501S Garklein
The very smallest recorder available. This piccolo recorder in C''', commonly known as the Garklein, sounds two octaves higher than notated and should be used to add variety and tone color to a recorder consort.
Ivory-color mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; one-piece with single holes; Baroque (English) fingering; ABS plastic; leatherette case; fingering chart.
A309AF
A Alto recorder for players with finger disabilities. In addition to the head piece, there are six separate sections for holes, fitting smoothly into one another. By rotating the holes and plugging certain holes, the recorder can accommodate fingers that are missing or do not function normally.
Once adjusted for an individual's hand, the sections may then be glued into permanent position. A person with any six usable digits can play an entire chromatic scale from c' to a'''. If seven fingers are available in any combination, the range is extended by three semitones.
A507B
For ensemble and solo playing. Clear and even tone, free of shrillness. Exceptionally light and delicate response. Ivory-color mouthpiece and foot. Dark brown; three-piece; Baroque (English) fingering; ABS plastic; leatherette case; cleaning rod; fingering chart.
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AF2S
Matte black with soft case. a'=440HzMATT
AF3H
Ivory color with hard case. a'=415Hz
AAP014 Pan Flute
Pan flute b' – a'''
C21 FIFE
Key of C, Includes fingering chart and deluxe cloth bag.
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C339 SOPRANO/ALTO 300 SERIES PACKAGE
Includes A503B Soprano and A509B Alto with Deluxe Hard Case.
C539 SOPRANO/ALTO 500 SERIES PACKAGE
Includes A503B Soprano and A509B Alto with Deluxe Hard Case.
C573 500 SERIES RECORDER PACKAGE
Includes A507B Soprano, A503B Soprano, A509B Alto, and A511B Tenor with Deluxe Hard Case
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TS2
Thumb rest for Aulos Soprano Recorder.
TA1
Thumb rest for Aulos A209B, A309A, A509B, A709B Alto recorders.
TT1
Thumb rest for A211A, A511B Tenor recorders.
FAQ
What exactly is a recorder?
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes — whistlelike instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a plug, known as a block or fipple. It is distinguished from other members of the family by having holes for seven fingers (the lower one or two often doubled to facilitate the production of semitones) and one for the thumb of the uppermost hand. The bore of the recorder is occasionally cylindrical but is usually tapered slightly, being widest at the mouthpiece end.
What is meant by Baroque fingering?
The Baroque fingering system is the most common and the only fingering system taught in the classroom. It was the original fingering design for the recorder and remains the only design used by serious students and professionals. Some recorder manufacturers only offer the Baroque style fingering.
What is meant by German fingering?
Originating in Germany in 1930, this fingering style was developed for use by beginners and school students. The German style simplifies recorder fingering by making it possible to go from note-to-note down the scale by simply adding one more finger (similar to a flutophone or tonette). Some music classrooms have German style recorders; however, it is not as popular as the Baroque style. You can identify a German style recorder by the smaller finger hole third position up from the bell.
Which is best for my classroom, 1 piece, 2 piece, or 3 piece recorders??
One piece recorders are best for beginning players and classroom settings. Why? Because younger players might have a tendency to turn the bodies (the joints) and make changes to the tuning. Older, more accomplished players, and their teachers will appreciate the 2 and 3 piece recorders for playing in ensembles because of the ability to change tuning and gain more precise intonation.
My students sometimes drop their recorders and they break!
Yes, we hear stories ranging from the recorder being dropped and broken in the classroom, to left in a backpack and run over by mom’s minivan. Not to worry Aulos recorders are made using an almost indestructible ABS plastic. And, if the occasion ever does arise, each Aulos recorder has a lifetime warranty against plastic breakage.
AULOS recorders are considerably more expensive than other plastic recorders. Why would I want to spend more when I can get them from the Dollar Store?
The same reason you wouldn’t purchase a child’s first real guitar at a discount retailer of this sort. Of course, there are plenty of wonderful deals to be had, but when it really matters you want the best. The Aulos philosophy is that quality does matter and getting off on the right foot can sometimes mean the difference between a child enjoying and excelling or being frustrated and thus uninterested.
How do I clean my student’s recorders?
Recorders usually come with a cleaning rod. The rod has a small oblong slot in one end in which you will insert a small lint free piece of cloth and insist that your students use it once a day when the recorder is being played. A germicide such as Sterisol can also be used to clean and disinfect. For a more thorough, more sanitary, cleaning use dishwashing liquid and warm water once a week.
Should I insist that my student use a neck strap?
If the recorder is being used, for instance, as part of an Orff instrumentarium, a neck strap can come in handy to keep the recorder close when movement is involved.
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