Moeck, "Rottenburgh", bass in f, middle joint single, baroque double hole, 415 Hz, maple stained

 Moeck F-Bass, Maple
Baroque Doublehole, Item: 4569-M-MOE Stained, 415 Hz

The instrument with the article number: 4569-M-MOE built by Moeck is a recorder, the in daily use repeatedly can give fun.
This characteristic is based to a large part on the clever composition of the groundbreaking concept in fine tuning with the characteristics of the material Maple.

This material makes the instrument a conspicuous uniqueness, by its special characteristics. The properties can be descibed approximately so, whereas it is in the nature of things that sounds can always be described inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in details slightly uniquely. We say: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pearwood

The bore

The course of the inner bore of the instrument is conical. This kind of bore shape grants the instrument this characteristic sound.
In principle, recorders with wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than instruments with narrower scale.

For what styles can the recorder be used for?

Maple is wonderful for recorders used for: Ensemble, choral and solo performance.

To whom is this instrument addressed?

For the above facts it follows that instruments made of Maple are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players suitable. A second to be heeded rule is that a higher instrument makes the learning as beautiful than a low-quality low-cost bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headpiece where the blowing air is formed into a thin sheet of air. This air leaf is of one of the most important elements of tone production. In interaction with the labium, the air flow is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging stream stimulates the air in the body of the instrument. This is the origin of the recorder sound. This is the reason why the labium must never be damaged. The same applies to the windway. Otherwise suffer the range of artistic applicability of the instrument.

The windway of the model 4569-M-MOE of Moeck has this windway shape: .
Conical shaped windways accelerate breathing air more than cylindrical windways.
Never underestimate windway and labium! Their meaning for the sound is very complex in their design. Even minor damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The model Moeck 4569-M-MOE is delivered in the following version: Baroque Doublehole .

Construction of the body

The method of construction a musical instrument influences extraordinarily the way with which the flute in use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy gripping and on the other hand for the compact transport.
A point that becomes especially important when larger or multiple instruments transported.
{Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Or ask veteran ensemble leaders.
Leaders of recorder choirs know how useful good and compact recorder packaging is.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with:
The matching accessories included:

Notes on the way to new recorders

Ask acquaintances!
The search for your new instrument should in no case be influenced by "generally accepted" rules, such as "the the manufacturer xy does not work at all in an "ensemble/for professionals".
Get your own realizations after playing an instrument. Don't let "well-meaning" advice.
Do not let others stop you from trying of an yet unknown instrument.
Your musical perception is as individual as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which instrument will to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: Test different concepts!
After that you will be delighted and can make a confident decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can the tone holes be placed in the places in the instrument that are pleasant and easy to grasp with the fingers. Especially with deep instruments sit for acoustic necessities certain tone holes adequate to reach. On such instruments, keys are added, which make gripping significantly 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 4569-M-MOE has the following flaps: Centerpiece flaps