Zen On, "Bressan", alto in f', baroque double hole, 415 Hz, plastic with white trim rings

 Zen-On F-Alto, Plastic
Baroque Doublehole, Item: G-1A-415-ZEN Natural, 415 Hz

This with the article number: G-1A-415-ZEN manufactured by Zen-On is an instrument, that in daily use constantly can give fun.
This circumstance is due to the special marriage of the marvelous instrument model in fusion with the sound of the material Plastic.

The material produces in this instrument a conspicuous characteristic, by its extraordinary preferences. The qualities can be characterized so, whereas it is in the nature of things that sounds can always be described very inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in details somewhat uniquely. We use these words: ABS-plastic (Acrylnitril-butadien-styrol): Clear sound, rich in overtones. Sometimes a bit crisper with smaller instruments

The bore

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is light cylindroconical. This kind of bore course grants this model its typical sound.
In principle, models with wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than recorders with narrower inner bore.

For which music can this instrument best be used for?

Plastic is particularly for woodwinds used for: Focus on baroque music, other styles possible.

To whom is this recorder addressed?

For the above facts it follows that instruments made of Plastic are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players recommendable. An additional rule is that a valuable instrument makes the learning as easier apparently low-cost offer.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headpiece where the breath is formed into a sheet of air. This air leaf is the basis of the sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air stream is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging flow stimulates the air in the body of the instrument. And this is the origin of the recorder sound. This is the reason why the labium must not be damaged in any case. The same rule applies to the windway. Otherwise suffer the variability of musical expressiveness of the instrument.

The windway of the model G-1A-415-ZEN of Zen-On has this windway shape: Curved, conical.
Conical shaped windways accelerate the air leaf more than cylindrical windways.
Never underestimate windway and labium! Their meaning for the instrument is uncommon complex in their geometric shaping. Even minor damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The recorder Zen-On G-1A-415-ZEN is manufactured in the version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction

The constructional design in terms of multipartness a woodwind instrument influences extraordinarily the way the recorder in use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy gripping and on the other hand for the safe transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes multiple) instruments.
{Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Or ask large playing circles.
Leaders of recorder orchestras know how useful good and compact recorder bags are.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is delivered as standard with: Bag
The following accessories included:

Advice before getting a new recorder

Ask acquaintances!
The search for your instrument should never be influenced by "generally accepted" rules.
Get your own realizations after testing an instrument. Don't let prevailing opinions.
Do not let others stop you from testing of an yet unknown instrument.
Your taste is as unique as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which construction will to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: Try different concepts!
After that you will be amazed and can make a safe decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can the tone holes be drilled in the places in the that are easy to grasp with the fingers. Especially with bass recorders sit for acoustic necessities tone holes adequate to reach. On these instruments, by the instrument maker keys are added, which make gripping clearly easier, or possible in the first place.
This allows it to be {pleasant|light|ergonomic|conspicuous|above average| good play even by players with smaller hands.
The instrument G-1A-415-ZEN has the following flaps: