FEHR, "Model III", Ergo-Tenor in c', baroque double hole, Haldu

The instrument with the article number: 433HAE-FEH from the Fehr recorder making workshop is an instrument that can generate lasting joy of playing both in the classroom and on stage.
This characteristic is due to the special combination of the particular model in fine tuning with the advantages of the Haldu material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its typical sound characteristics. The special features can be summarised as follows: Haldu: Soft sound. Slightly louder than pearwood. These instruments have an amazing sound for their weight.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. 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.

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

Haldu is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in the.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

It follows from this that instruments made from haldu are particularly suitable for beginners. An additional rule worth noting is that a high-quality instrument generally makes learning progress easier than a cheap one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the recorder's sound. At the labium, the air blade produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for the response and sound of the instrument.

The windway of the 433HAE-FEH instrument from Fehr Blockflötenbau is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Fehr recorder model 433HAE-FEH is offered in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multi-part construction

The way in which a musical instrument is constructed has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder is easy to handle in terms of easy grip and convenient transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and useful accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is shared, we recommend that you clean the headjoint sterilely if necessary to maintain cleanliness. Flautisept has proven to be a convenient but safe cleaning agent in such cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• Glazed surfaces
• RESONA
• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Waxed surfaces
• Untreated wood surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• ABS plastics
• Linseed oil surfaces

To be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product 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 comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. Especially with larger recorders, some tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 433HAE-FEH instrument has the following keys: Ergo (L1-L5). This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

How to find a future instrument safely
Ask people you know!
Never let prevailing opinions put you off testing an instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept makes you personally happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test different manufacturers that you have not yet tried. You can only win.