The recorder with the model name: G-1A-ZEN made by Zen-On is a recorder that is always a joy to play. This is due to the clever combination of the ingenious design in symbiosis with the expressive possibilities of the plastic material used. The unique qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly impressive. The characteristics can be summarised as follows: . The scale The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound. In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower scale. For which musical styles is the instrument best suited? Plastic is excellently suited for instruments that specialise in baroque music, other styles are possible. Who is this recorder aimed at? This means that plastic recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb is that in most cases a better instrument makes learning more enjoyable than a supposedly cheaper one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the variation possibilities of the available sound spectra of the instrument. The windway of the Zen-On G-1A-ZEN model is shaped as follows: curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Zen-On G-1A-ZEN model is made in fingering: Baroque double hole. Multi-piece construction The constructional design of a woodwind instrument with multiple parts characterises in many ways the way in which the recorder can ensure uncomplicated handling in terms of easy assembly and safe transport during daily use. A point that becomes particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are taken along. Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with a bag and matching accessories: Hygiene tips If the instrument is borrowed frequently, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area regularly to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a good cleaning agent in such cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Lacquered surfacesRESONAUntreated wooden surfacesWaxed surfacesSpirit stained surfacesABS plasticsLacquered surfacesLinseed oil surfaces However, to be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product does not cause any adverse changes to your instrument. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are easy to play with your fingers. Especially on larger recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are added by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The G-1A-ZEN instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands. Recommendations for finding a new recorder How to find your next instrument easily Seek expert advice! However, don't let "generally applicable" rules such as "brand 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 which construction method makes you personally happy. Our recommendation is therefore: play different models that you have never tried before. You can only win.

The recorder with the article number: G-1A-415-ZEN made by Zen-On is an instrument that generates lasting playing pleasure in daily use. This special feature is due to the skilful combination of the pioneering model design with the tone colours of the plastic material used. This material inspires the instrument with its unique advantages. The features can be characterised as follows: . The scale The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound. In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower scale. What music can the recorder be used for? Plastic is particularly suitable for instruments that are used primarily for baroque music, although other styles are possible. Who is this instrument aimed at As a result, plastic recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. One rule worth noting is that a higher-quality instrument will in most cases make playing more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the defining element of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute tone. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily influential for influencing the possible sounds of the recorder. The windway of the Zen-On G-1A-415-ZEN instrument is shaped as follows: curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones. Windways are of course extremely complex in their design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Zen-On G-1A-415-ZEN model is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction method The number of individual parts of a woodwind instrument has a fundamental influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of grip and compact transport. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The recorder is supplied as standard with a bag and the appropriate accessories: Hygiene tips If the recorder is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to sterilise the windway if necessary to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a good disinfectant. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONALinseed oil surfacesUntreated wooden surfacesSpirit-stained surfacesLacquered surfacesWaxed surfacesGlazed surfacesABS plastics Before use, however, it is essential to test on an inconspicuous area to ensure that Fautisept does not cause any adverse changes to your instrument. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place tone holes in places that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The G-1A-415-ZEN instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands. Notes for the search for a new recorder How to find your next instrument safely Inform yourself in detail! Don't let "generally accepted" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out an instrument yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder tempts you to "play endlessly". Our recommendation is therefore: play different materials that you have not yet tried out. You can only win.