Aulos 209B - ALTO

A recorder designed for modern practice: the baroque fingering standard

The recorder is an iconic instrument, used both in early music and in today's musical education. The baroque fingering has established itself as the most widespread standard: it is found in the majority of methods, educational scores, and consort playing (recorder ensembles). For the musician, this means consistent reference points, a progressive learning curve, and natural compatibility with current playing habits.

With its black and beige finish, this model stands out visually while maintaining the sober and elegant spirit of the recorder family. The three-part design follows a practical logic: quick disassembly, easy storage, and simplified access to areas for cleaning.

For which musician, and in which styles?

This recorder is particularly suitable for beginners and advancing musicians looking for an instrument that is clear to understand and comfortable to play. The double hole provides a real advantage as soon as you approach accidentals and more refined fingerings: you gain stability, intonation, and the ear is trained faster thanks to better-centered notes.

Regarding repertoire, it naturally adapts to early music (Baroque melodies, dances, pedagogical pieces), but also to pop music, traditional music, and any school or community context. In ensembles, the baroque fingering facilitates cohesion with other recorders using the same system.

Sound and design

A successful recorder must offer easy sound production (the sound comes out effortlessly), good homogeneity between registers, and stable intonation enough to play with other instruments. Here, the presence of the double hole plays an important role: by splitting certain notes into two small holes, semitones become more accessible and often more precise, especially for the most delicate fingers (little finger and ring finger).

The three-part format also contributes to comfort: the assembly is done by sections (head, body, foot), which helps position the instrument correctly and maintain it. The black and beige finish provides a distinctive visual identity, ideal for quickly spotting your instrument during lessons, rehearsals, or group workshops.

Glossary : " fingering " refers to the combination of covered/open holes to produce a note; " double hole " corresponds to two closely spaced small holes intended to facilitate certain semitones; a recorder " in three parts " is detachable into three sections for transport and maintenance.

Recommended compatible accessories

The recorder is delivered with a case and a cleaning swab, providing the essentials for transport and internal cleaning. To complete your routine, a soft cloth can be useful to wipe the exterior after playing and limit marks, especially if the instrument is handled in a group setting.

Technical specifications

Level	Student	Color	Black
System	Baroque	Finishing	Glossy
Materials	plastic

Instrument	recorder	Hole configuration	double hole
Construction	three parts	Fingering system	baroque
Finish	black and beige	Colors	black and beige