Moeck, "Denner", alto in f', baroque double hole, 442 Hz, boxwood

 Moeck F-Alto, Boxwood
Baroque Doublehole, Item: 5333-MOE Natural, 442 Hz

The recorder with the article number: 5333-MOE built by Moeck is an instrument, that in lessons, or performing new will provide fun.
This characteristic is based to a large part on the special combination of the unique model in fine tuning with the advantages of the material Boxwood.

This material produces in the instrument a strikingly pleasant sound, by the own materialtypical qualities. The qualities can be descibed approximately so: inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person inthe details somewhat varying. We say: Boxwood: Powerful sound, carrying in the treble.

The bore

The course of the inner bore of the recorder is light cylindroconical. This kind of bore shape gives the instrument this special sound.
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 this instrument be used for?

Boxwood is greatly suitable for woodwinds used for: Focus on baroque music, other styles possible.

To whom is this recorder addressed?

For the above facts it follows that instruments made of Boxwood are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players suitable. A second law is that a better instrument makes the learning progress naturally easier than a presumed low-cost bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the breath of the musician 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. And 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 variability of the available sound spectra of the instrument.

The windway of the instrument 5333-MOE of Moeck has this windway shape: Curved, conical.
Conical shaped windways accelerate breathing air more than cylindrical windways.
Never underestimate windway and labium! Their meaning for the sound is exceedingly complex in their design. Even minor damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The model Moeck 5333-MOE is offered in the version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction of the body

The method of construction a musical instrument influences basically the way the flute in 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 veteran ensemble leaders.
Leaders of recorder choirs know how useful good and compact recorder packaging is.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is offered as standard with: Case
The following accessories included: Wiper rod, drying cloth, pivot grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Notes before getting a new recorder

Ask acquaintances!
The search for your instrument should in no case be influenced by well-meaning advice.
Get your own realizations after playing a recorder. Don't let "expert"-opinions.
Do not let others stop you from trying a unkown recorder model.
Your musical taste is as unique as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel shape will personally happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test also unknown brands!
After that you will be surprised and can make a confident decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can tone holes be placed in the places in the that are easy and convenient to grasp with the fingers. Especially with deep instruments sit for acoustic necessities certain tone holes adequate to reach. On these 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 play even by players with smaller hands.
The instrument 5333-MOE has the following flaps: