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

The instrument with the article number: 2400-MOE made by Moeck is a musical tool that gives lasting pleasure in daily use.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the skilful marriage of the outstanding model design in combination with the qualities of the maple material used.

The material used for this instrument is strikingly pleasing due to its typical qualities. The special features can best be described in the following words, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, each person will perceive and describe the details of the typical material sound of recorders slightly differently: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear wood.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder 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 inner bore.

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

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

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb to bear in mind is that a higher-quality instrument naturally makes music-making more enjoyable than a poor-quality one.

The windway of the 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 central starting point for the sound production of a recorder. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute tone is created from this sheet of air. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the musical expressiveness of the instrument.

The windway of the Moeck 2400-MOE instrument is shaped as follows: curved, cylindrical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 2400-MOE recorder is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a musical instrument fundamentally influences the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of grip and safe transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments need to be transported.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder 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 used by several players, we recommend that you repeatedly disinfect the headjoint to keep it clean. The care product Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid. You will find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, before using Fautisept, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the body that are easy to play with your fingers. Especially on larger 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 2400-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Advice for finding a new recorder

The easiest way to find your new instrument
Inform yourself in detail!
However, under no circumstances should you be put off from playing a recorder yourself by "generally accepted" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals". Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument suits you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try new materials that you have not yet tested. You can only win.