Moeck, "Schul Soprano" in c'', German single hole, for left-handers, maple

The instrument with the article number: 1259-MOE from the Moeck workshop is a companion that is always a joy to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This is due to the masterful combination of the unique design in symbiosis with the expressive possibilities of the maple material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its special qualities. The properties can be characterised in this way, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. This is why the sound of a recorder is perceived and described in slightly different ways by each person: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower scale.

What music can the instrument be used for

Maple is predestined for recorders that are used in.

Who is this recorder aimed at

This means that maple instruments are particularly suitable for beginners. Another rule of thumb is that in most cases, a high-quality instrument makes learning easier than one of inferior quality.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound. 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 musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck 1259-MOE instrument is constructed as follows: Straight cylindrical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 1259-MOE instrument is made in fingering: German single hole.

Multiple parts

The number of parts of an instrument fundamentally determines the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of grip and compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Directors of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder packaging is. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a bag in a sturdy cardboard box and the appropriate accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is played by several people, you should consider regularly cleaning the beak area sterilely for your own protection. Flautisept has proven to be a convenient but safe cleaning agent. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• Untreated wooden surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• Linseed oil surfaces
• Spirit-stained surfaces
• ABS plastics
• RESONA
• Waxed surfaces

However, to be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product does not cause any adverse changes to your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the instrument body that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 1259-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it comfortable to play even for players with smaller hands.

Advice on the way to a new recorder

How to easily find your next instrument
Inform yourself in detail!
Under no circumstances should you let "generalised" rules stop you from playing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept appeals to you.
We therefore recommend that you also play unfamiliar models that you have never tried before. You can only gain experience.