Moeck, "Renaissance Consort", sopranino in f'', Renaissance fingering, 442 Hz, 1.5 oct. range,

The instrument with the model number: 8121-MOE from Moeck is a companion that makes making music fun every day.
This is due to the special combination of the carefully considered construction concept in symbiosis with the qualities of the maple material used.

This material impresses with the instrument's special advantages. The characteristics can be described as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, the typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in slightly different details: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear wood.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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.

For which musical styles can the instrument be best used?

Maple is predestined for instruments focussing on Renaissance and folk music, other styles are possible.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that maple recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. It is worth noting that in most cases, a more sophisticated instrument makes playing together more enjoyable than what at first glance appears to be a cheaper option.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the central starting point for the sound of the instrument. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the variation possibilities of the available sound spectra of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck 8121-MOE instrument is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 8121-MOE instrument is made in the following fingering: Renaissance fingering.

Construction method

The number of components in a recorder has a fundamental influence on the way in which it is easy to handle in terms of ease of grip and safe transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is rented out frequently, you should consider disinfecting the beak area at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that Fautisept does not leave any unwanted marks on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the body that are easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 8121-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played well by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

The easiest way to find your new instrument
Seek expert advice!
However, you should never let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder will make you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: play new materials that you haven't tried before. You can only gain new experiences.