The recorder with the model number: 507B-AUL made by Aulos is an instrument that provides tireless fun in the classroom and on stage. This characteristic is largely due to the clever marriage of the unique construction concept in fine tuning with the sound characteristics of the plastic material used. This material fascinates with its special advantages. The special features can be described as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. Therefore, the sound of recorders is perceived and described a little differently by each person: . The scale The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the instrument its typical sound. In principle, recorders with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than instruments with a narrower bore. For which musical styles can the instrument be best used? Plastic is particularly suitable for instruments that are mainly used for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are also possible. Who the instrument is aimed at It follows from the above that plastic instruments are particularly suitable for beginners. A second rule worth noting is that in most cases, a high-quality instrument makes learning progress easier than a poor-quality one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements in the sound production of a recorder. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very influential on the sound and response of the recorder. The windway of the 507B-AUL instrument from Aulos is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are complex in their geometric shape and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Aulos 507B-AUL recorder is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Multiple parts The number of individual parts of a musical instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder can be handled easily in terms of ease of grip and compact transport during daily use. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the instrument is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area again and again to prevent the transmission of diseases. In these cases, Flautisept has proven its worth. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: ABS plasticsRESONALacquered surfacesLinseed oil surfacesWaxed surfacesSpirit-stained surfacesGlazed surfacesUntreated wood surfaces However, it is essential that you 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 body of the instrument that are easy to play with your fingers. Especially on larger recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 507B-AUL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands. Recommendations for finding a new instrument How to find your new instrument safely Seek expert advice! However, don't let prevailing opinions put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder inspires you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: Try different designs that you may never have tested before. You will only gain new experiences.