Kulossa MRS-1B, soprano in c', baroque fingering, 3-piece, plastic, pink translucent

The instrument with the model designation: MRS-1B-TRO-KUL from Kulossa is a companion that always makes making music fun.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the clever combination of the special instrument model in fine tuning with the qualities of the plastic material used.

The unique qualities of this instrument's material are fascinating. The special characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, the sound of recorders, which is typical of the material, is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: .

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and on average narrower. This type of bore gives the recorder its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than models with a narrower scale.

What styles of music can the recorder be used for?

Plastic is ideally suited for instruments that are used in the .

Who is the instrument aimed at?

It follows from this that plastic recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. Another rule of thumb worth noting is that a better quality instrument naturally makes learning more enjoyable than a poor quality one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements of a recorder's sound. At the labium, the air blade produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very important for the recorder's range of musical expression.

The windway of the Kulossa MRS-1B-TRO-KUL recorder is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Kulossa MRS-1B-TRO-KUL recorder is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a musical instrument has a strong influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Recorder orchestra leaders know how useful good and compact recorder packaging is. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Wiper rod, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is used by several players, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area regularly to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. Glazed surfaces
2. ABS plastics
3. Lacquered surfaces
4. Waxed surfaces
5. RESONA
6. Untreated wood surfaces
7. Spirit-stained surfaces
8. Linseed oil surfaces

To be on the safe side, test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the instrument body that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. Particularly on larger recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The MRS-1B-TRO-KUL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically well by players with smaller hands.

Tips on the way to a new recorder

What is the easiest way to find your next instrument?
Inform yourself in detail!
But don't let "generally applicable" rules such as "recorder xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which wind tunnel shape tempts you personally to "endless music-making".
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unfamiliar construction concepts that you may not have tried before. You will only gain new experiences.