Moeck, "Rottenburgh", bass in f, 442 Hz, baroque double hole, maple

 Moeck F-Bass, Maple
Baroque Doublehole, Item: 4520-MOE Natural, 442 Hz

This with the model number: 4520-MOE constructed by Moeck is a recorder, the in playing constantly can make joy.
This circumstance is due to the skillful composition of the special composition in fusion with the expression of the material Maple.

This material creates in the instrument a pleasant sound, by the own materialtypical qualities. The properties can be characterized so: very inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person inthe details a bit varying. We use these words: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pearwood

The bore

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is light cylindroconical and narrower on average. This kind of bore shape gives this model its tipically tone.
In principle, models with wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than recorders with narrower inner bore.

For what styles can the recorder be used for?

Maple is greatly suitable for instruments used for: Ensemble, choral and solo performance.

To whom is this musical instrument addressed?

For the above facts it follows that recorders made of Maple are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players suitable. A further rule is that a demanding instrument makes the learning usually uncomplicated at first glance low-cost offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the breath of the musician is formed into a thin sheet of air. This air leaf is the determining element of tone production. In interaction with the labium, the air stream is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging flow stimulates the air in the body of the instrument. And this is the origin of the recorder sound. This is the reason why the labium must not be damaged in any case. The same rule applies to the windway. Otherwise suffer the artistic applicability of the instrument.

The windway of the recorder 4520-MOE of Moeck has this windway shape: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air leaf more than cylindrical shaped windways.
Never violate windway and labium! Their meaning for the instrument is uncommon complex in their design. Damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The instrument Moeck 4520-MOE is delivered in the following version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction of the body

The number of parts a woodwind instrument shapes extraordinarily the way with which the recorder in daily use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy gripping and on the other hand for the convenient transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes multiple) instruments.
{Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Or ask leaders of recorder ensembles.
Leaders of recorder orchestras know how useful good and compact recorder packaging is.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is supplied as standard with: Case
The matching accessories included: Wiper rod, drying cloth, pivot grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Notes on the way to new recorders

Get expert advice!
The search for your new recorder should in no case be influenced by the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts".
Get your own realizations after trying an instrument. Don't let prevailing opinions.
Do not let others stop you from testing a unkown recorder model.
Your taste is as unique as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept will personally to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: Test also unknown manufacturers!
After that you will be delighted and can make a confident decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can the tone holes be drilled in the places in the that are pleasant and easy to grasp with the fingers. Especially with bass instruments sit for acoustic reasons tone holes ergonomically not to reach. On such instruments, by the instrument maker keys are added, which make gripping clearly easier, or possible in the first place.
This allows it to be {pleasant|light|ergonomic|conspicuous|above average| good grip even by players with smaller hands.
The instrument 4520-MOE has the following flaps: Centerpiece flaps + foot flap