Kulossa, "MRA-1B", alto in f'. baroque double hole, plastic, translucent grey

The instrument with the model designation: MRA-1B-TA-KUL built by Kulossa is a musical tool that is always a joy to play in daily use.
This characteristic is due to the skilful combination of the carefully considered instrument model in fine tuning with the expressive possibilities of the plastic material used.

This material fascinates with its typical advantages. The characteristics can best be described in the following words, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately in words. Therefore, the sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in slightly varying detail: .

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and on average narrower. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower inner bore.

For which musical styles can the instrument be best used?

Plastic is ideal for instruments that are used in all styles.

Who is this recorder aimed at

This means that plastic recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. Another rule of thumb to bear in mind is that a higher-quality instrument generally makes learning progress more enjoyable than a poor-quality one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the response and sound of the instrument.

The windway of the Kulossa MRA-1B-TA-KUL instrument is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Kulossa MRA-1B-TA-KUL model is supplied in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of components in a woodwind instrument has a fundamental influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Wiper rod, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is rented out frequently, we recommend that you clean the blowing area sterilely at regular intervals for your own protection. The care product Flautisept has proven itself for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Glazed surfaces, waxed surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, ABS plastics, RESONA, varnished surfaces However, before using Fautisept, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The MRA-1B-TA-KUL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played with ease by players with smaller hands.

Tips on the way to a new recorder

How to easily find a future instrument
Inform yourself in detail!
Don't let "expert" opinions put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different manufacturers that you have not yet tried. You can only gain experience.