Wow, thanks for the comparison. Finally a video by a professional which helps a lot. That was really interesting. Thank you, even though I just bought my favourite which is not included: the Aulos Haka. I have the Aulos Haka soprano besides several wooden ones and love it. Therefore I thought I couldn’t go wrong with the Aulos Haka alto as well and I must say it is just awesome. By the way it‘s a huge difference to the 509 Aulos. Like the Haka much more. In this video I think I prefer the Yamaha and then the Aulos. I‘m not a fan of the Bressan. I don‘t know why but it‘s not made for my ears. And the Garden one (don‘t remember the full name) sounds too much after plastic.
It is very difficult to make a ranking also because you play them all well. I can give my personal impression on each model. The one I think is more balanced in the various registers and less problematic in terms of breath emission is the Yamaha YRA-314B. The Zen-On G1A Bressan is not bad but it gives me the impression that it has a channel that is too open and that it eats too much air. The Aulos 509B has a nice low register but it convinces me less in the acute one, less clean, maybe condensation settles and maybe it has a too narrow channel. The last one I liked is the Music Garden, it's not bad but I find it inferior to others, even aesthetically it looks like a toy. However, the difference is not macroscopic.
I've played the old-model Zen-On Bressan and the the Aulos. I've enjoyed playing both, although I personally prefer the greater resistance that the Zen-On offers. But there was one aspect of the Aulos I didn't like, although this will only be noticed by more advanced players. Several 3rd octave notes, starting with F#, are played by sealing the bell hole against the top of the leg. The indentation around the bell hole on the Aulos makes this acrobatic move more challenging than the relatively flat bell hole area in the Zen-On. But to people who have no interest in learning to block the end of the instrument with their leg, either is fine!
Amen & that's also very true for many other instruments, compared to my childhood when only professionals could afford anything that was of any quality.
My personal preference is Yamaha > Aulos > Music Garden = Zen-On Zen-on may give a fuller and rounder sound, but the airy noise are too much Yamaha is the typical von huene style pleasing clear and pure tone; but relatively thin; actually quite challenging for student learners to deliver as good as Phyllis in the video.
i play an Aulos 709b alto. i also have an alto yamaha (ecodear model) and i can say with confidence the Aulos is a better sounding flute. thanks for your comparison.(Herb)
Thanks for making this video! I'm curious to know which of these you find the easiest to play, especially in the highest octave. I have Yamaha and Aulos alto recorders, and I'm curious about this Zen-On.
I feel all are good instruments and equally easy to play hung notes. The main difference I would say is the preference of sound. Some are crisp and some are mallow. I don’t regret buying any of them.
I have a Zen-On Bressan, if you play it, you will notice that it is airy and warm. All are great depending on your style music. I usually use my Zen-on Bressan while playing along with classical music.
Zen-On has a rounder and richer tone which is personally the best amongst four. The crackling sounds (attacks) of the other three aren’t preferred, to be frank. It’s obvious to see the Zen-On Bressan withstands a greater amount of air. The Aulos has a fuller sound compared to the ones from Music Garden and Yamaha. But I find it a bit difficult to put up with its school-y plastic sound. 😅 (still better than the other two...
@@phyllischan3696 - I think it might not be Bach - I have it as Bach? in a book of 18th c composers but pretty sure it's now attributed to another composer.
@@phyllischan3696 - it says 'Bach attributed?' but Sarah Jeffries gives the correct composer in one of her videos - unfortunately I cannot remember the name - it began with B and was similar to Bach - not someone I had heard of - I'll try and find the name for you. I think it's a lovely piece to play whoever wrote it - easy enough for me to really enjoy playing without worrying I'm going to hit a bad note - but challenging enough to be interesting to play!! I am currently attempting the Telemann Canonic sonatas but I really struggle with the fast movements!! You play beautifully by the way!! The Zen-on sounds lovely in this video - it has a real presence - but, as a fairly quiet player who doesn't blow strongly - I worry that I would not get a good sound from it - also, I have small hands - how is the hand stretch?
I've played the recorder for over 10 years and the Zen On sounds extremely good and very close to a good wooden model.
The AULOS Haka 709W has no competition
By far THE best sounding factory made ABS resin recorder on the market today ♥
I have a Yamaha Alto 314 Biii. That's nice!
YRA Rocks! ♥
I like the clear tone of the Yamaha. Super resonant. Well defined pitches. Lots of character in the sound.
You can't go wrong with YRA-300 series. My 30 y.o. YAMAHA resin alto sounds better than 1200 euro boxwood Bressan...and I am not joking!
Yes I think Yamaha are good for timbre and depth, Aulos for power and articulation
Wow, thanks for the comparison. Finally a video by a professional which helps a lot. That was really interesting. Thank you, even though I just bought my favourite which is not included: the Aulos Haka. I have the Aulos Haka soprano besides several wooden ones and love it. Therefore I thought I couldn’t go wrong with the Aulos Haka alto as well and I must say it is just awesome. By the way it‘s a huge difference to the 509 Aulos. Like the Haka much more. In this video I think I prefer the Yamaha and then the Aulos. I‘m not a fan of the Bressan. I don‘t know why but it‘s not made for my ears. And the Garden one (don‘t remember the full name) sounds too much after plastic.
I'd put them: Yamaha, Aulos, Zen-On, Music Garden. Nice playing! Listened to them all on headphones.
It is very difficult to make a ranking also because you play them all well. I can give my personal impression on each model. The one I think is more balanced in the various registers and less problematic in terms of breath emission is the Yamaha YRA-314B. The Zen-On G1A Bressan is not bad but it gives me the impression that it has a channel that is too open and that it eats too much air. The Aulos 509B has a nice low register but it convinces me less in the acute one, less clean, maybe condensation settles and maybe it has a too narrow channel. The last one I liked is the Music Garden, it's not bad but I find it inferior to others, even aesthetically it looks like a toy. However, the difference is not macroscopic.
I like them all except the second one. Very nice job playing. Thank you
I've played the old-model Zen-On Bressan and the the Aulos. I've enjoyed playing both, although I personally prefer the greater resistance that the Zen-On offers.
But there was one aspect of the Aulos I didn't like, although this will only be noticed by more advanced players. Several 3rd octave notes, starting with F#, are played by sealing the bell hole against the top of the leg. The indentation around the bell hole on the Aulos makes this acrobatic move more challenging than the relatively flat bell hole area in the Zen-On.
But to people who have no interest in learning to block the end of the instrument with their leg, either is fine!
The first one - Zen-On G1A Bressan Alto Recorder - in my view far outshines the other 3 having a much fuller warmer tone.
Surely the important point is not which recorder people prefer but that plastic recorders can play really well.
Amen & that's also very true for many other instruments, compared to my childhood when only professionals could afford anything that was of any quality.
My personal preference is
Yamaha > Aulos > Music Garden = Zen-On
Zen-on may give a fuller and rounder sound, but the airy noise are too much
Yamaha is the typical von huene style pleasing clear and pure tone; but relatively thin; actually quite challenging for student learners to deliver as good as Phyllis in the video.
Very interesting transparent flute and has a Nice sound
Great comparison video. 😊 Thanks
I enjoy aulos
At least we can find reliable plastic recorders for a good price:-)
Nice playing!
i play an Aulos 709b alto. i also have an alto yamaha (ecodear model) and i can say with confidence the Aulos is a better sounding flute. thanks for your comparison.(Herb)
The characterless Ecodear sucks big time. Try YAMAHA YRA-300 series, which is SUPERB!
@@baroquerim definitely an aulos fan....cant even compare the ecodear which lacks the range and colour of the 709b.
@@herb2968 Copy that. I use my ill-fated Ecodear for practicing only. Its sound color is just...lifeless x-P
Thanks for making this video! I'm curious to know which of these you find the easiest to play, especially in the highest octave. I have Yamaha and Aulos alto recorders, and I'm curious about this Zen-On.
I feel all are good instruments and equally easy to play hung notes. The main difference I would say is the preference of sound. Some are crisp and some are mallow. I don’t regret buying any of them.
I have a Zen-On Bressan, if you play it, you will notice that it is airy and warm. All are great depending on your style music. I usually use my Zen-on Bressan while playing along with classical music.
Wonderful playing! you make them all sound great, however, i have a question about the Zen-On, does it require a lot of air?
which is better? aulos 511b or aulos 709b?
0:03 3:40, yamaha and zen-on compare
Good👍
請問你的 Music Garden 在哪裡買？
Zen-On has a rounder and richer tone which is personally the best amongst four.
The crackling sounds (attacks) of the other three aren’t preferred, to be frank. It’s obvious to see the Zen-On Bressan withstands a greater amount of air.
The Aulos has a fuller sound compared to the ones from Music Garden and Yamaha. But I find it a bit difficult to put up with its school-y plastic sound. 😅 (still better than the other two...
Just second one the rest
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Which has most comfortable finger spacing?
I can’t tell the difference
All are good exept Muzic garden((
May I know what piece you are playing? I wanna learn to play it using my recorder. thank you!
It’s Rondeau by JS Bach.
@@phyllischan3696 Thank you so much!
@@phyllischan3696 - I think it might not be Bach - I have it as Bach? in a book of 18th c composers but pretty sure it's now attributed to another composer.
@@honeychurchgipsy6 oh, that’s interesting😃According to my book, it said it’s by Bach. What is the composer in your book may I ask?
@@phyllischan3696 - it says 'Bach attributed?' but Sarah Jeffries gives the correct composer in one of her videos - unfortunately I cannot remember the name - it began with B and was similar to Bach - not someone I had heard of - I'll try and find the name for you.
I think it's a lovely piece to play whoever wrote it - easy enough for me to really enjoy playing without worrying I'm going to hit a bad note - but challenging enough to be interesting to play!!
I am currently attempting the Telemann Canonic sonatas but I really struggle with the fast movements!! You play beautifully by the way!!
The Zen-on sounds lovely in this video - it has a real presence - but, as a fairly quiet player who doesn't blow strongly - I worry that I would not get a good sound from it - also, I have small hands - how is the hand stretch?