Moeck, "Ehlert", tenor in c', baroque double hole, 442 Hz, grenadilla

 Moeck Tenor, Grenadilla
Baroque Doublehole, Item: 5447-MOE Natural, 442 Hz

The Tenor with the article number: 5447-MOE from Moeck is an instrument, that in playing repeatedly will give fun.
This characteristic is based to a large part on the careful merging of the outstanding model in fine tuning with the sound of the material Grenadilla.

This material makes the instrument a strikingly pleasant sound, by the own unique qualities. The properties can described in the following words: inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in details slightly varying. We say: Grenadilla: Clear, rich in overtones and powerful sound. Very portable.

The bore

The course of the inner bore of the instrument is cylindroconical and very wide. This kind of bore shape grants the recorder such a characteristic tone.
In principle, instruments with wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than models with narrower inner bore.

For which music can this instrument best be used for?

Grenadilla is greatly suitable for woodwinds used for: All styles.

To whom is this instrument addressed?

This means that instruments made of Grenadilla are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players suitable. An additional valid law is that a demanding instrument makes the learning naturally uncomplicated than a low-quality low-cost bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the breath is formed into a thin sheet of air. This air leaf is the nucleus of the sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air flow is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging stream stimulates the air in the body of the instrument. And this is the origin of the recorder sound. This is the reason why the labium must never be damaged. The same applies to the windway. Otherwise suffer the variability of the available sound spectra of the instrument.

The windway of the recorder 5447-MOE of Moeck has this windway shape: Curved, conical.
Conical shaped windways accelerate the air leaf more than cylindrical windways.
Never underestimate windway and labium! Their meaning for the function is exceedingly complex in their geometric shape. Even minor damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The recorder Moeck 5447-MOE is manufactured in the version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction

The number of parts a woodwind instrument shapes in many ways the way the recorder in use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy gripping and on the other hand for the compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes multiple) instruments.
{Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Or ask veteran ensemble leaders.
Leaders of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder cases are.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hints for finding a new instrument

Get expert advice!
The search for your new recorder should never be influenced by the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts".
Get your own realizations after trying a recorder. Don't let prevailing opinions.
Do not let others stop you from trying a unkown recorder model.
Your taste is as individual as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept will personally make.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try various manufacturers!
After that you will be amazed and can make a safe decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can the tone holes be placed in places in the instrument that are pleasant and easy to reach with the fingers. Especially with bass recorders sit for acoustic necessities tone holes adequate to reach. On such instruments, by the instrument maker 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 5447-MOE has the following flaps: Foot flap 2-fold