Moeck, "Schul Soprano" in c'', German single hole, maple

The instrument with the model designation: 1250-MOE from Moeck is a companion that is always a joy to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This speciality is due to the masterful marriage of the special model design in combination with the expressive possibilities of the maple material used.

This material fascinates with its special advantages. The special characteristics can be roughly described as follows, 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 recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear.

The scale

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

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

Maple is ideal for instruments that are used in the .

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that maple instruments are particularly suitable for beginners. Another noteworthy rule is that a better instrument generally makes learning progress more enjoyable than what at first glance appears to be an inexpensive offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements of the instrument's sound. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute tone is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the musical formability of the achievable sounds of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck 1250-MOE recorder is constructed as follows: Straight cylindrical.
Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their design and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Moeck 1250-MOE recorder is made in the fingering style: German single hole.

Construction method

The construction of a recorder determines in many ways the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and ease of transport on the other.
This is particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments.
Recorder ensemble leaders will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out frequently, it is advisable to clean the headjoint regularly under sterile conditions to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proved its worth in such cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Lacquered surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, glazed surfaces, RESONA, waxed surfaces, ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, linseed oil surfaces However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 1250-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

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However, you should not let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel shape inspires you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore to play different materials that you have not yet tried. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.