Moeck, "Rottenburgh", soprano in c'', baroque double hole, pearwood

The recorder with the article number: 4202-MOE built by Moeck is a musical tool that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
The instrument owes this speciality mainly to the masterful combination of the ingenious design and the advantages of the pear wood used.

The special sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly fascinating. The special features can best be described in the following words, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately in words. This is why the sound of recorders is perceived and described differently by each person: Pear: Soft, choral sound. Suitable for playing in a group.

The scale

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

Which musical styles can the instrument be used for

Pearwood is ideal for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that pearwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional rule of thumb to bear in mind is that a higher quality instrument generally makes it easier to play than a lower quality one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point for the sound production of a recorder. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the range of musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck model 4202-MOE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are naturally very complex in their geometric shape and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Moeck 4202-MOE instrument is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of parts in a recorder determines in many ways the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport during daily use.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is often lent out, it is advisable to sterilise the beak area repeatedly to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a good disinfectant. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Untreated wooden surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces, RESONA, linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, ABS plastics, waxed surfaces However, it is essential that you test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any discolouration on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the instrument that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. On bass instruments in particular, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 4202-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new recorder

How to easily find your next instrument
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But don't let prevailing opinions put you off testing an instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder will tempt you personally to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore to play unknown materials that you have not tried before. You can only gain experience.