Dolmetsch, "Conservatoire", alto in f', baroque double hole, grenadilla

 Dolmetsch F-Alto, Grenadilla
Baroque Doublehole, Item: A 8136 G-DOL Natural, 442 Hz

This recorder with the model number: A 8136 G-DOL built by Dolmetsch is an instrument, that in making music constantly can provide fun.
This peculiarity is due to the clever merging of the groundbreaking concept in interplay with the qualities of the material Grenadilla.

This material produces in the instrument a unique sound, by the own special qualities. The special qualities can described in the following words, whereas it is in the nature of things that sounds can always be described inadequately with words. Therefore the sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person inthe details somewhat varying. We use these words: Grenadilla: Clear, rich in overtones and powerful sound. Very portable.

The bore

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is light cylindroconical. This kind of bore shape grants the instrument this characteristic tone.
In principle, recorders with wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than instruments with narrower inner bore.

For what styles can the recorder be used for?

Grenadilla is wonderful for instruments used for: focus on choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

To whom is this instrument addressed?

For the above facts it follows that recorders made of Grenadilla are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players suitable. A further important rule is that a more instrument makes the learning in most cases uncomplicated apparently low-cost offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is formed into a thin sheet of air. This air leaf is the central starting point of the sound production. At the labium, the air flow is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging stream stimulates the air in the bore. This is the origin of the recorder tone. This is the reason why the labium must not be damaged in any case. The same rule applies to the windway. Otherwise suffer the range of artistic applicability of the instrument.

The windway of the recorder A 8136 G-DOL of Dolmetsch has this windway shape: Curved, conical.
Conical shaped windways accelerate breathing air more than cylindrical windways.
Never violate windway and labium! Their meaning for the sound is uncommon complex in their geometric shaping. Damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The model Dolmetsch A 8136 G-DOL is manufactured in the version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction of the body

The number of individual parts a musical instrument shapes basically the way with which the flute in daily use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy assembling and on the other hand for the convenient transport.
A point that becomes especially important when larger or multiple instruments have.
{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: Wiper rod, drying cloth, pivot grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Advice for finding a new instrument

Get expert advice!
The search for your recorder should in no case be influenced by the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts".
Get your own realizations after trying an instrument. Don't let "expert"-opinions.
Do not let others stop you from trying of an yet unknown instrument.
Your musical taste is as individual as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel shape will personally make.
Our recommendation is therefore: Play various concepts!
After that you will be surprised and can make a safe decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can the tone holes be placed in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to reach with the fingers. Especially with deep recorders sit for acoustic necessities certain tone holes adequate to reach. On such instruments, keys are added, which make gripping expressed easier, or possible in the first place.
This allows it to be {pleasant|light|ergonomic|conspicuous|above average| good grip even by players with smaller hands.
The instrument A 8136 G-DOL has the following flaps: