The Aulos 309A Bel Canto alto (treble) recorder produces a natural sounding, bright tone which is clear throughout its register (F above middle C to the G two octaves above). Made from ABS plastic, it is both solid and durable. It has a dark brown fi...
I also measured the distance from the bottom two holes to the 4th hole up (holes that pinkie to index fingers cover on right hand) and found that the Yamaha is exactly a ¼ of an inch shorter in length than the Aulos
Stretching as far as I can, from my index to my pinkie finger is exactly 5 inches wide (on my right hand).I really struggled trying to get a clear low F note on the Aulos (all holes covered)
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That means that the breathing hole on the Aulos doesn't get clogged quite so soon as the Yamaha.
It's also very nimble in the upper registers; I have never played another kind of plastic alto, even the wonderful Yamaha 300s, that can hit the third octave F and G as cleanly, clearly, or reliably
So for anyone with a small hand like mine I definitely recommend the Yamaha over the Aulos
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The Aulos 309A Bel Canto alto (treble) recorder produces a natural sounding, bright tone which is clear throughout its register (F above middle C to the G two octaves above)
Made from ABS plastic, it is both solid and durable
It has a dark brown finish with attractive ivory detail which gives it a classic, traditional appearance
It is supplied in a quality brown leatherette zip-up bag with a cleaning rod, thumb rest, fingering chart and joint grease.
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