Mollenhauer, "Dream Edition", tenor in c', baroque double hole, with double key, plum

The recorder with the article number: TE-4428-MOLL from Mollenhauer is a companion that is always fun to play.
The instrument owes this mainly to the carefully considered combination of the pioneering construction concept in symbiosis with the expressive possibilities of the plum wood (Prunus) used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its typical qualities. The special properties can be characterised as follows: Prunus, plum, damson: Overtone-rich, slightly nasal sound. Goes very well with singing voices.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder is cylindroconical and very wide. 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 scale.

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

Plum wood (Prunus) is ideal for recorders that are used in ensembles, for choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who the instrument is aimed at

This means that instruments made from plum wood (Prunus) are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A general rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument will in most cases make the ensemble playing more enjoyable than a supposedly cheaper one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements in the sound production of a recorder. At the labium, this air blade produces the fundamental vibration that generates the flute tone. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily influential on the sound and response of the instrument.

The windway of the TE-4428-MOLL instrument from Mollenhauer is constructed as follows: Curved, cylindrical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Due to their geometric shape, windways are extremely complex and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Mollenhauer TE-4428-MOLL recorder is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of individual parts of a recorder has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be easily assembled and transported for everyday use.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out again and again, it is advisable to disinfect the headjoint again and again to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, waxed surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces, ABS plastics, RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not cause any discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on bass recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The TE-4428-MOLL instrument has the following keys: 2-fold foot key. This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

Advice on the way to a new recorder

How to find a new instrument easily
Seek expert advice!
However, you should not let the prevailing opinions in your environment stop you from testing an instrument yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder appeals to you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test different construction concepts that you have not tried before. You can only gain new experiences.