Moeck, "Flauto Rondo", alto in f', German double hole, with double key, maple

The recorder with the article number: 3320-MOE made by Moeck is an instrument that is always fun to play.
This characteristic is largely due to the clever combination of the outstanding construction concept in fine tuning with the advantages of the maple material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its unique sound characteristics. The special properties can be characterised as follows: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pear wood.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the recorder its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than models with a narrower inner bore.

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

Maple is ideal for recorders that are used primarily for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are also possible.

Who this instrument is aimed at

It follows from the above that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. One rule to bear in mind is that a higher quality instrument will in most cases make learning progress more enjoyable than a supposedly cheaper one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound production. At the labium, this sheet of air produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore thus one of the defining principles for influencing the sound of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck model 3320-MOE is shaped as follows: curved, cylindrical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their design and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Moeck 3320-MOE model is manufactured in the following fingering: .

Construction of the body

The construction of the body of a recorder has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled easily and transported safely during daily use.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments need to be transported.
Recorder choir directors know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a lightweight cloth bag in a sturdy cardboard box and the following accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is shared, we recommend that you clean the beak area sterilely at regular intervals to maintain cleanliness. The care product Flautisept has proven effective for disinfection in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Spirit-stained surfaces, lacquered surfaces, ABS plastics, RESONA, glazed surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, waxed surfaces However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 3320-MOE instrument has the following keys: 2-fold foot key. This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Tips on the way to a new recorder

How to easily find your next instrument
Seek expert advice!
Never let "well-intentioned" advice put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different instruments that you have not yet tried. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.