FEHR, "Model IV", alto in f', baroque double hole, bubinga

 FEHR F-Alto, Bubinga
Baroque Doublehole, Item: 343BG-FEH Natural, 442 Hz

The instrument with the article number: 343BG-FEH crafted by FEHR is a companion, the in daily use always can provide fun.
This characteristic is due to the considerate combination of the unique form in fine tuning with the advantages of the material Bubinga.

The material makes this instrument a conspicuous singularity, by the own unique sound. The qualities can be descibed approximately so: very inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in details uniquely. We say: Bubinga: The sound is powerful and has a certain sharpness and carrying capacity. The instruments are uncomplicated and resilient.

The bore

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

For which music can this instrument best be used for?

Bubinga is wonderful for recorders used for: Ensemble, choral and solo performance.

To whom is this musical instrument addressed?

From this it results that recorders made of Bubinga are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players recommendable. An additional important rule is that a valuable instrument makes the learning progress usually easier apparently low-cost offer.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the headpiece of the recorder where the blowing air of the musician is formed into a sheet of air. This air leaf is the nucleus of the recorders sound. At the labium, the air stream is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging flow stimulates the air in the bore. 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 sound and response of the recorder.

The windway of the recorder 343BG-FEH of FEHR has this windway shape: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate breathing air more than cylindrical shaped windways.
Never underestimate windway and labium! Their meaning for the voicing is very complex in their geometric shaping. Even minor damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The recorder FEHR 343BG-FEH is offered in the version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction

The method of construction a musical instrument influences extraordinarily the way with which the flute in daily use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy gripping and on the other hand for the compact transport.
A point that becomes especially important when larger or multiple instruments be.
{Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Or ask leaders of recorder ensembles.
Leaders of recorder orchestras know how useful good and compact recorder bags are.

Packaging and accessories

The model is delivered as standard with: Case
The useful accessories included: Wiper rod, drying cloth, pivot grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hints on the way to new recorders

Ask acquaintances!
The search for your new instrument should in no case be influenced by "generally accepted" rules.
Get your own realizations after trying a recorder. Don't let "generally valid" rules, such as "the brand xy doesn't work at all in an ensemble/for professionals.
Do not let others stop you from trying a unkown brand.
Your taste is as unique as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which construction will personally achieve.
Our recommendation is therefore: Play different manufacturers!
After that you will be amazed and can make a confident decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can tone holes be drilled in the places in the of that are comfortable to reach with the fingers. Especially with larger instruments sit for acoustic necessities some tone holes ergonomically not to reach. On these instruments, by the instrument maker keys are added, which make gripping 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 343BG-FEH has the following flaps: