Moeck, "Schul Soprano" in c'', baroque double hole, maple

The instrument with the model number: 1210-MOE from Moeck is a musical tool that makes making music a lasting pleasure.
This characteristic is due to the masterful combination of the outstanding design with the sound characteristics of the maple material used.

The material fascinates with its special sound characteristics. The special characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although 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 differently by each individual: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear.

The scale

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

Maple is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in the.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that maple recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. A basic rule worth noting is that in most cases, a higher-quality instrument makes learning progress less complicated than what appears at first glance to be an inexpensive offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point of the instrument'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 characteristics for the response and sound of the instrument.

The windway of the Moeck 1210-MOE instrument is constructed as follows: Straight cylindrical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are naturally complex in their geometric design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 1210-MOE model is made in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multi-part construction

The way an instrument is constructed influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and safe transport during daily use.
This is particularly important when transporting larger instruments or several instruments.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument 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 from time to time, it is advisable to disinfect the headjoint at regular intervals to keep it clean. The care product Flautisept has proven itself for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. Waxed surfaces
2. ABS plastics
3. Linseed oil surfaces
4. Lacquered surfaces
5. Glazed surfaces
6. RESONA
7. Spirit-stained surfaces
8. Untreated wood surfaces

To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any adverse changes on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

Tone holes cannot always be placed in places that are easy to reach with the fingers. Particularly on low instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 1210-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

How to find your future instrument
Seek expert advice!
Under no circumstances should you let "generally applicable" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from testing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel mould makes you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try new instruments that you may never have tested before. You will only gain new experiences.