The instrument with the article number: 19242-MOLL from the Mollenhauer workshop is a musical tool that is always fun to play. This special feature is due to the special combination of the pioneering design in combination with the expressive possibilities of the pearwood material used. The special qualities of the material used for this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The special features can best be described in the following words: Pear wood: Soft, choral sound. Suitable for playing in a group. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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. For which musical styles is the recorder best suited? Pearwood is ideal for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is this recorder aimed at? It follows from this that pearwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another important rule is that a more sophisticated instrument naturally makes learning more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's blowing air 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 vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the variability of the instrument's musical expression. The windway of the Mollenhauer model 19242-MOLL is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones. Windways are complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 19242-MOLL instrument is made in fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction of the body The number of components of a musical instrument has a fundamental influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of grip and safe transport during daily use. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the appropriate accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is played by several people, we recommend that you regularly clean the beak area in a sterile manner to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven effective for disinfection in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONA, linseed oil surfaces, waxed surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces, ABS plastics, varnished surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces However, before using Fautisept, be sure to 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 instrument body that are comfortable to play with your fingers. Particularly on bass instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 19242-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands. Recommendations on the way to a new recorder How to find a new instrument easily Find out all you can! However, you should never let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder appeals to you. Our recommendation is therefore: play unknown materials that you have never tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.

The instrument with the article number: 4317-MOLL built by Mollenhauer is a companion that can provide lasting enjoyment in daily use. The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the clever combination of the carefully considered model design and the advantages of the pear wood material used. The material used for this instrument has strikingly pleasant sound characteristics. The characteristics can be summarised as follows: Bocote: Clear, brilliant and powerful sound. The scale The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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 inner bore. What music can the instrument be used for Pearwood is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in all styles. Who is this instrument aimed at This means that pearwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb worth remembering is that in most cases, a high-quality instrument makes playing more enjoyable than a poor-quality one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is one of the most important elements in the sound production of the instrument. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute tone is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for the sound and response of the instrument. The windway of the Mollenhauer model 4317-MOLL is shaped as follows: curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 4317-MOLL recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction method The construction of a musical instrument with multiple parts has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder is easy to handle in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport. A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments need to be transported. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and useful accessories: Cork grease, microfibre wiper, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is often lent out, it is advisable to disinfect the headjoint if necessary to protect yourself. The care product Flautisept has proved its worth here. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Waxed surfaces, RESONA, varnished surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces, ABS plastics However, before using Fautisept, 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 drill tone holes in places that are easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 4317-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands. Advice on the way to a new recorder The easiest way to find your next instrument Seek expert advice! Don't let "expert" opinions put you off playing an instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel mould inspires you. Our recommendation is therefore: try different models that you have never tested before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.

The instrument with the article number: 2246-MOLL made by Mollenhauer is a companion that gives lasting pleasure in playing music. This characteristic is due to the carefully considered combination of the above-average instrument model in fine tuning with the advantages of the pearwood material used. The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly impressive. The characteristics can be roughly summarised as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of recorders, which is typical of the material, 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 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 inner bore. For which musical styles is the instrument best suited? Birnbaum is predestined for recorders that are mainly used for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible. Who the instrument is aimed at It follows that pearwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another important rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument will in most cases make learning progress more enjoyable than a simple one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air leaf creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the musical creativity of the recorder. The windway of the Mollenhauer 2246-MOLL instrument is constructed as follows: Curved, cylindrical.Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 2246-MOLL recorder is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction method The construction of a recorder has a strong influence on the way in which it is used on a daily basis, both in terms of ease of assembly and transport. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Recorder orchestra leaders will agree with us. Packaging and accessories The recorder comes with a bag and the following accessories as standard: Cork grease, microfibre wiper, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is borrowed frequently, you should consider cleaning the blowing area sterilely if necessary to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid in such cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Spirit-stained surfacesLinseed oil surfacesGlazed surfacesRESONALacquered surfacesWaxed surfacesABS plasticsUntreated wood surfaces To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted traces on your instrument. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the instrument body that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 2246-MOLL instrument has the following keys: 2-fold foot key. This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands. Recommendations on the way to a new recorder How to find your new instrument safely Ask people you know! However, under no circumstances should you be put off from testing a recorder yourself by "generally applicable" rules such as "material xy doesn't work at all in an ensemble / for professionals". Your musical sensibility is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument suits you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: try out different brands that you have never tested before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.

Die Blockflöte mit der Modellbezeichnung: 5222-MOLL gebaut von Mollenhauer ist ein Wegbegleiter, der im täglichen Einsatz immer aufs Neue Spaß am Musizieren beschert. Diese Eigenschaft liegt zum großen Teil an der cleveren Verbindung des herausragenden Instrumentenmodells in Kombination mit den Vorzügen des verwendeten Materials Buchsbaum. Dieses Material begeistert bei dem Instrument auffällig durch seine besonderen Vorzüge. Die Merkmale lassen sich so charakterisieren, wobei es in der Natur der Sache liegt, dass Klänge immer nur unzureichend mit Worten beschrieben werden können. Daher wird der materialtypische Klang von Blockflöten von jedem Menschen in Details leicht variierend wahrgenommen und beschrieben: Buchsbaum: Kräftiger, in der Höhe tragender Klang,. Die Mensur Der Verlauf der Innenbohrung des Instruments ist schwach zylindrokonisch. Diese Art des Bohrungsverlaufs verleiht dem Modell seinen typischen Klang. Prinzipiell klingen Instrumente mit weiterer Bohrung wärmer, voller, grundtöniger und damit ensemblefähiger als Blockflöten mit engerer Mensur. Für welche Musikstile kann das Instrument am besten verwendet werden Buchsbaum ist prädestiniert für Blockflöten, die im Ensemble, im chorischen Spiel und solistisch benutzt werden. An wen richtet sich dieses Instrument Aus den obengenannten Fakten ergibt es sich, dass Instrumente aus Buchsbaum besonders für ambitionierte Laien und fortgeschrittene SpielerInnen geeignet sind. Eine zweite allgemeingültige Faustregel ist, dass ein wertiges Instrument den Lernfortschritt natürlich bereichernder macht, als ein schlechtes. Der Windkanal der Blockflöte Der Windkanal ist der Bereich im Blockflötenkopf, in dem die Blasluft zu einem dünnen Luftblatt geformt wird. Dieses Luftblatt ist die Basis des Klanges des Instruments. Am Labium entsteht so aus dem Luftblatt die den Flötenton ursächlich generierende Schwingung. Die Form des Windkanals ist damit außerordentlich relevant für den Klang und die Ansprache der Blockflöte. Der Windkanal des Instruments 5222-MOLL von Mollenhauer ist folgendermaßen geformt: Gebogen, konisch.Konisch geformte Windkanäle beschleunigen das Luftblatt stärker, als zylindrische. Windkanäle sind in ihrer Bauform natürlich sehr komplex und viele Parameter beeinflussen sich gegenseitig. Griffweise Die Flöte Mollenhauer 5222-MOLL wird in der Griffweise hergestellt: Barock Doppelloch. Bauweise Die Anzahl der Bauteile eines Instruments beeinflusst außerordentlich die Art und Weise mit der die Blockflöte im Gebrauch zum einen eine sinnvolle Handhabung in Bezug auf leichtes Zusammensetzen und zum anderen einen bequemen Transport ermöglicht. Das ist besonders beim Transportieren von größeren (und teilweise mehreren) Instrumenten ein nicht zu unterschätzender Punkt. Erfahrene EnsemblespielerInnen können ihnen davon ein Lied singen. Verpackung und Zubehör Das Instrument wird serienmäßig mit Tasche und den sinnvollen Zubehörteilen ausgeliefert: Wischerstange, Trockentuch, Zapfenfett, Pflegenleitung, Grifftabelle Tipps zur Hygiene Wird die Flöte von mehreren Personen angespielt, empfehlen wir Ihnen zur Erhaltung der Sauberkeit das Kopfstück bei Bedarf steril zu reinigen. Für diese Fälle hat sich hierbei das Pflegemittel Flautisept bewährt. Flautisept finden Sie in unserem Sortiment. Es funktioniert mit folgenden Oberflächen: Spiritusgebeizte OberflächenGewachste OberflächenLasierte OberflächenLeinöloberflächenABS KunststoffenRESONALackierte OberflächenUnbehandelte Holzoberflächen Testen Sie aber unbedingt vor der Verwendung an einer unauffälligen Stelle, ob Fautisept auch an ihrer Blockflöte keine Verfärbungen hinterlässt. Optionale Information zu Klappen Nicht immer können die Tonlöcher an die Stellen im Instrumentenkorpus platziert werden, die mit den Fingern angenehm und leicht zu greifen sind. Besonders bei Bass- Instrumenten sitzen aus akustischen Gründen Tonlöcher ergonomisch nicht erreichbar. Bei diesen Instrumenten werden Klappen angebaut, die das Greifen ausgesprochen erleichtern, oder überhaupt erst möglich machen. Das Instrument 5222-MOLL verfügt über folgende Klappen: . Damit lässt es sich auch von Spielern mit kleineren Händen überdurchschnittlich gut greifen. Empfehlungen zum Finden eines neuen Instruments Wie finden Sie sicher ein neues Instrument Informieren Sie sich ausführlich! Sie sollten sich aber in keinem Fall durch "allgemeingültige" Regeln vom eigenen Testen einer Flöte abhalten lassen. Ihr musikalisches Empfinden ist so einmalig wie Sie selbst. Daher können nur Sie selber entscheiden, welche Flöte sie inspiriert. Unsere Empfehlung lautet daher: Probieren sie auch unbekannte Bauformen, die sie vielleicht noch nie getestet haben. Sie können nur gewinnen.

The recorder with the article number: 4217-MOLL from the Mollenhauer workshop is an instrument that is always fun to play. The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the thoughtful marriage of the pioneering instrument model in combination with the sound characteristics of the maple material used. The special qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly fascinating. The characteristics can be roughly summarised as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately in words. Therefore, the sound of recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear. The scale The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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 bore. What music can the recorder be used for? Maple is ideal for recorders that are used in all styles. Who is the instrument aimed at? This means that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another important rule is that a high-quality instrument naturally makes music-making more enjoyable than a supposedly cheap one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder in which the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of the recorder's sound. At the labium, the air leaf produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining characteristics for the range of musical expressiveness of the recorder. The windway of the Mollenhauer instrument 4217-MOLL is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 4217-MOLL instrument is offered in the following fingering: Baroque single hole. Construction method The construction of a musical instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of grip and ease of transport. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. 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 matching accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the instrument is shared, it is advisable to sterilise the windway at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. The care product Flautisept has proven to be a convenient but safe cleaning agent. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Spirit-stained surfacesRESONALinseed oil surfacesUntreated wood surfacesABS plasticsLacquered surfacesLacquered surfacesWaxed 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 easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 4217-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands. Advice for finding a new recorder How to easily find your new instrument Find out all you can! Never let prevailing opinions put you off playing an instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept inspires you. Our recommendation is therefore: play new designs that you may not have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.

The instrument with the model number: 4207-MOLL made by Mollenhauer is a companion that is always a joy to play, both in the classroom and on stage. The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the clever combination of the unique model design and the advantages of the maple material used. The material convinces with its typical qualities. The special features can be characterised as follows: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pear wood. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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 scale. What music can the recorder be used for? Maple is predestined for recorders that are used in all styles. Who is the instrument aimed at? It follows that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule worth noting is that a higher quality instrument generally makes playing less complicated than an inferior quality instrument. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this sheet of air at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining features for the variability of the recorder's musical expression. The windway of the Mollenhauer model 4207-MOLL is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones. Windways are complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 4207-MOLL instrument is supplied in fingering: Baroque single hole. Construction of the body The construction of a recorder influences the way it is used in many ways, on the one hand to ensure easy handling in terms of easy assembly and on the other hand to ensure compact transport. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Recorder choir directors know how useful good and compact recorder transport packaging is. Provided that the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The recorder comes with a bag and the appropriate accessories as standard: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is played by several people, it is advisable to sterilise the beak area repeatedly to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid here. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: ABS plasticsLinseed oil surfacesWaxed surfacesGlazed surfacesUntreated wood surfacesSpirit-stained surfacesLacquered surfacesRESONA However, to be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that Fautisept does not cause any adverse changes to your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the instrument that are easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low instruments 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 4207-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands. Advice for the search for a new recorder How to find a future instrument safely Ask people you know! However, don't let prevailing opinions put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument makes you happy. Our recommendation is therefore: test different designs that you have not yet tried. You can only win.

The instrument with the model number: TE-4318-MOLL manufactured by Mollenhauer is a musical tool that can create tireless fun while playing music. This is due to the clever marriage of the above-average model design in symbiosis with the expressive possibilities of the plum wood (Prunus) material used. The material used for this instrument is characterised by its special sound characteristics. The characteristics can be roughly summarised as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the typical sound of recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Prunus, plum, damson: overtone-rich, slightly nasal sound. Goes very well with singing voices. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is cylindroconical and very wide. 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. Which musical styles can the instrument be used for Plum wood (Prunus) is predestined for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments. Who is this instrument aimed at? It follows from this that instruments made from plum wood (Prunus) are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another generally applicable basic rule is that a more sophisticated instrument naturally makes music-making more enriching than a supposedly cheap one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder in which the musician's blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the defining element 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 extraordinarily relevant for the musical formability of the recorder's achievable sounds. The windway of the TE-4318-MOLL model from Mollenhauer is constructed as follows: Curved, cylindrical.Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are complex in their geometric shape and many parameters interact. Fingering The Mollenhauer TE-4318-MOLL instrument is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction of the body The structural design of a recorder in terms of its multiple parts has a fundamental influence on the way in which it is easy to handle in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and compact transport on the other. A point that becomes particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Wool wiper, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is played by several people, we recommend that you sterilise the blowing area at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid for this. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Linseed oil surfacesSpirit-stained surfacesUntreated wooden surfacesWaxed surfacesGlazed surfacesRESONAABS plasticsLacquered surfaces However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not cause any adverse changes to your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the instrument body that are easy to reach with the fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The TE-4318-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played with above-average ease by players with smaller hands. Advice on finding a new instrument How to find your future instrument easily Seek expert advice! Under no circumstances should you be put off trying out a recorder for yourself by "generalised" rules. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder tempts you to "make music endlessly". Our recommendation is therefore: play different materials that you have not yet tried out. You can only win.

The instrument with the model designation: 5224-MOLL built by Mollenhauer is a musical tool that provides lasting enjoyment in daily use. This characteristic is due to the clever marriage of the special construction concept in fine tuning with the expressive possibilities of the grenadilla material used. The material used for this instrument is a delight with its typical qualities. The characteristics can be described as follows: Grenadilla: Clear, powerful sound rich in overtones. Very strong. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder 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 scale. For which musical styles is the recorder best suited? Grenadilla is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is the instrument aimed at? This means that instruments made from grenadilla are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second rule to bear in mind is that a higher-quality instrument will in most cases make learning progress easier than what at first glance appears to be an inexpensive instrument. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. At the labium, the air blade produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the artistic usability of the recorder. The windway of the Mollenhauer 5224-MOLL recorder is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 5224-MOLL model is supplied in fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction of the body The construction of an instrument with multiple parts strongly influences the way in which the recorder is easy to handle in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and compact transport on the other. A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along. Directors of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The recorder is supplied as standard with a bag and the appropriate accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is lent out frequently, it is recommended that the beak area is repeatedly disinfected to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Linseed oil surfaces, RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces, ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces, waxed surfaces However, to be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that Fautisept does not cause any discolouration on your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on larger instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place. The 5224-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands. Notes for the search for a new recorder The easiest way to find your future instrument Find out all you can! But don't let "well-intentioned" advice put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method inspires you. Our recommendation is therefore: Try out different construction concepts that you have never tested before. You can only win.