Moeck, "Flauto 1 Plus", soprano in c'', German single hole, wood/plastic combination, maple

The instrument with the model designation: 1020-MOE made by Moeck is a companion that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This special feature is largely due to the masterful combination of the pioneering model design with the expressive possibilities of the wood/plastic combination used.

The material used for this instrument is pleasantly convincing due to its special sound characteristics. The characteristics can best be described in the following words: Wood/plastic combination: clear, warm sound.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder 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 scale.

What styles of music can the recorder be used for?

The wood/plastic combination is ideal for instruments that are used in the .

Who is this instrument aimed at?

It follows that instruments made of a wood/plastic combination are particularly suitable for beginners. Another rule of thumb worth noting is that a more sophisticated instrument will in most cases make playing easier than a supposedly cheaper one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the instrument's range of musical expression.

The windway of the Moeck model 1020-MOE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Moeck 1020-MOE recorder is made in the following fingering: German single hole.

Multi-part fingering

The construction of a woodwind instrument with multiple parts characterises in many ways the way in which the recorder is easy to handle and compact to transport during daily use.
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 a bag in a sturdy cardboard box and the following accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is used by several players, we recommend that you repeatedly sterilise the windway to ensure hygienic safety. The product Flautisept has proven to be effective for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. RESONA
2. Spirit-stained surfaces
3. ABS plastics
4. Waxed surfaces
5. Lacquered surfaces
6. Linseed oil surfaces
7. Glazed surfaces
8. Untreated wood surfaces

However, before use, test on an inconspicuous area to ensure that Fautisept does not leave any adverse changes on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the instrument that can be easily and comfortably reached with the fingers. On bass instruments in particular, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 1020-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

How to find your future instrument
Seek expert advice!
However, you should not let well-intentioned advice put you off trying out an instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: play different brands that you may never have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.