Moeck, "Flauto Rondo", tenor in c', German double hole, maple

The recorder with the model number: 3400-MOE made by Moeck is a recorder that is always fun to play.
This is largely due to the carefully considered combination of the above-average model in symbiosis with the advantages of the maple material used.

The extraordinary qualities of this instrument's material are fascinating. The characteristics can best be described in the following words: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pear wood.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. 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 bore.

For which musical styles is the recorder best suited?

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

Who this instrument is aimed at

It follows that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second rule is that a higher-quality instrument naturally makes playing together more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements of a recorder's sound. It is at the labium that the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely influential for the range of musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck 3400-MOE instrument is shaped as follows: curved, cylindrical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Due to their geometric shape, windways are extremely complex and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Moeck 3400-MOE model is manufactured in the following fingering: .

Construction method

The number of components of a musical instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and ease of transport on the other.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along.
Leaders of large playing groups will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the appropriate accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is shared, it is advisable to repeatedly disinfect the blowing area to ensure hygienic safety. The product Flautisept has proven to be effective for this purpose. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, to be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it 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 are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. Particularly on low instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 3400-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Recommendations on the way to a new recorder

How to find a new instrument easily
Ask people you know!
However, you should not let "universal" rules stop you from trying out a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test unknown brands that you have never tried before. You can only gain experience.