Best Aulos 507B Symphony Sopranino Alternatives

Based on 3 reviews

It is not often that people spontaneously comment on the nice tone of a sopranino recorder. This has happened to me a number of times with this instrument. I wanted a loud recorder that is audible over a large mixed instrument group. it does this very well without sounding strident. Overall I am very impressed with it. The main downsides are that it needs quite a lot of breath pressure to play in tune, the foot joint is not adjustable and the build quality is not as quite as good as the best handmade instruments. (The prices is also a lot lower, so this is not a complaint.) The cork on my instrument is not well fitted, but I will probably replace it with thread when it starts to give trouble. Note that there is no cleaning rod supplied, so you may need to order one with the instrument....

Based on 2 reviews

Overall, nothing to complain about here - a lovely little sopranino with a good response and clear sound. This instrument is used as an occasional addition to our recorder consort, where the arrangements call for the high instrument. It is nicely made, in two pieces, and slips together easily. It is at concert pitch and requires no adjustment, once at ambient temperature, to blend with our other recorders. To play it is straightforward. The tone is bright but not harsh, although as you would expect the high register is penetrating. The intonation cannot be faulted, and the pinched thumb orientation is easy to achieve. It does take quite a bit of breath in the high register, though, but this is to be expected in recorders of all sizes. The recorder comes in a soft case specifically...

Based on 1 reviews

I purchased this sopranino as I own the bigger Denner soprano in grenedilla and have been so impressed with its quality and ease of play. This recorder too does not disappoint. I like that for a sopranino it sits well in my hands and is comfortable to hold. Even though there has been a delay in the “playing in” period, the overall tone is balanced. The lower notes are strong and clear and whilst the ease of playing the top notes is still developing, the sound is sweet and not at all shrill.

Based on 3 reviews

Unless your looking for the elusive Stradivarius of flutes this is near perfect , but I am not a prima Donna with a fat wallet. Enjoy you will not be disappointed . I am not a professional nor connoisseur , but play Muzak on a variety of world flutes. Recorders are my home , native flute., if you are collector fine spend on a wonderful collection, but for an amateur player wanting one of each of the flute family , this a fine wooden flute for your flute family of recorders, to complement my family of plastic flutes.

Based on 5 reviews

I bought this sopranino mainly because I could detect very little difference in comparison to the audio samples given, in the other more highly prized wooden sopraninoes, And I didn't want to fork out a lot of money again before I knew this instrument suited my hands. What nice surprise I got. I compared the length to Moeck Flauto I got and Instantly saw that it was a little longer than the Moeck Flauto. Which means I can play it somewhat easier with my long fingers. The second surprise was the sound was consistent, clean, crisp and projected more than the Moeck Flauto. And in no way inferior to a wooden model, just distinctly individual different. All in all I am very pleased with the purchase of this sopranino. A poor man's wealth !

Based on 1 reviews

It's a very pretty-sounding instrument, but on mine the lowest couple of notes are quite weak and you have to get your thumb "just so" or the top notes don't speak cleanly. This isn't unusual for a sopranino recorder in general and a good specialist might be able to make some minute adjustments and fix those problems easily, but this is my assessment out of the box. The full range, when you can get it, is sweet-sounding and not piercing even on the topmost G, and the instrument has very good flexibility. Like any sopranino I've ever played, the top notes tend to be a little on the sharp side but not so much that you would notice without a tuner.