FEHR, "Model IV", tenor in c', baroque double hole, plum, 3 parts

The instrument with the model designation: 443PF-FEH manufactured by Fehr Blockflötenbau is a companion that provides lasting enjoyment in daily use.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the clever combination of the above-average model design in combination with the qualities of the material used.

The unique sound characteristics of the material used for this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The characteristics can be summarised as follows: .

The scale

The course of the inner bore of the instrument is . This type of bore gives the instrument its typical sound.
In principle, recorders with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than instruments with a narrower scale.

What music is the recorder best suited to?

The recorder is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in the.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that instruments from are particularly suitable for. Another rule to bear in mind is that a better instrument naturally makes learning progress more enjoyable than a supposedly cheap one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point for the sound of a recorder. At the labium, the air blade thus creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining characteristics for the instrument's ability to create music.

The windway of the 443PF-FEH recorder from Fehr Blockflötenbau is shaped as follows: .
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Fehr Blockflötenbau 443PF-FEH recorder is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multiple parts

The number of individual parts of a musical instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder is handled in daily use, both in terms of ease of assembly and ease of 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 model is supplied as standard with all the useful accessories:

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is used by several players, we recommend sterilising the beak area if necessary to prevent the transmission of diseases. In these cases, Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, before using Fautisept, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. Particularly with bass recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 443PF-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Notes on finding a new instrument

The easiest way to find a future instrument
Ask people you know!
However, don't let prevailing opinions stop you from trying out an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder suits you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out new construction concepts that you have not yet tested. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.