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Alto, so it's in F
The lowest note is F, a fourth below soprano. Soprano fingerings give different notes here — the mapping has to be relearned.
Product detailSKU #1274228065609
AulosClassroom Recorder Alto 3 Piece English A709B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An Aulos alto recorder in three joints with English fingering. For students moving up from soprano and adults playing Baroque or consort parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano players stepping up into the lower alto range
- Baroque solo repertoire written specifically for alto recorder
- Consort groups needing an alto voice under the sopranos
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time beginners, who normally start on soprano
- Players trained on German fingering, who must relearn F
- Small hands that can't reach the alto's wider finger spacing
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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English fingering
Also called Baroque fingering. F and B-flat play in tune using a cross-fingering, which is what Baroque method books assume.
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Three-piece body
Head, body, and foot separate. The foot rotates so the lowest hole sits under your little finger comfortably.
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Tuning at the joints
Pulling the head joint out slightly flattens the pitch, letting you tune to other players instead of forcing it with breath.
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Classroom build
Made to be handled, cleaned, and stored by students rather than treated as a delicate instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Alto reads in F — soprano fingering charts and beginner books won't work
- 02Twist joints together gently; forcing a dry joint is how recorders crack
- 03Plan on a swab and an alto fingering chart if you lack them
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between English and German fingering?
English, or Baroque, fingering plays F and B-flat in tune using a cross-fingering. German simplifies those two notes but goes out of tune elsewhere. Baroque music assumes English.
02Can I play my soprano music on this?
Not with the same fingerings. Identical fingerings sound a fifth lower on alto, so you need alto parts or you transpose.
03Is alto harder than soprano?
The stretch between holes is wider and the fingerings differ, so expect a relearning period. The lower pitch is easier to listen to for long sessions.
04Why does it come in three pieces?
So you can tune by pulling the head joint out slightly, rotate the foot joint to fit your little finger, and pack it down shorter.
