Aulos Soprano Recorder in C Aulos 503B Symphony

The "Baroque" Recorder: A Modern Standard Inspired by a Long Tradition

An emblematic instrument of early music repertoires, the recorder has endured through the ages thanks to its ease of handling and immediate musicality. The baroque fingering has become the most common standard today: it facilitates access to more precise playing in chromatic passages (notes with sharps and flats) and aligns with most current methods and ensembles. This version in synthetic resin prioritizes consistency and stability while retaining the traditional aesthetic with its ivory-colored details.

For Which Musician and Uses?

This recorder is particularly suitable for beginners and intermediate players seeking a reliable everyday instrument, whether for learning in music school, classroom practice, or playing at home. The baroque fingering makes it comfortable across a wide range of styles: early music and baroque, educational repertoire, traditional music, as well as pop arrangements and ensembles (consorts, school orchestras). Its 3-piece format is also convenient for transport and for adjusting the assembly comfortably.

Sound and Design

Thanks to its bore (internal shape of the body) designed for tuning accuracy and its angled air channel, sound production is more comfortable: notes come out easily, with a cleaner attack and consistent response across all registers. The double holes improve fingering precision on certain notes (notably in semitones), a real advantage for playing more in tune and cleaner from the first pieces. The synthetic resin provides good dimensional stability and a solid feel, while the dark brown finish and ivory-colored elements (mouthpiece and rings) offer a sober presentation close to traditional codes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

In the absence of exact size information for the instrument, it is best to stick to recorder-specific accessories chosen according to the format: a reinforced case (if you transport it often), a cleaning rod suited to the diameter, and a compatible grease for cork if your assembly includes a joint requiring lubrication.

Technical specifications

Level	Student	Color	Black
System	Baroque	Finishing	Glossy
Materials	plastic

Construction	3 pieces	Thumb rest	removable thumb rest
Material	synthetic resin	Mouthpiece	ivory-colored
Internal structure	angled	Rings	ivory-colored
Holes	double holes