The recorder with the model number: 132BU-FEH from the Fehr recorder making workshop is a companion that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage. This special feature is due to the clever combination of the unique construction concept and the qualities of the boxwood material used. This material is particularly impressive in this instrument due to its special advantages. The special features can be 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 differently by each individual: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound. The scale The inner bore of the recorder 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. Which musical styles can the instrument be used for Boxwood is ideal for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is this recorder aimed at? The above facts show that boxwood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule to bear in mind is that a high-quality instrument usually makes learning less complicated than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very important for the musical expressiveness of the recorder. The windway of the model 132BU-FEH from Fehr Blockflötenbau is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are naturally complex in their design and many parameters play together. Fingering The Fehr recorder model 132BU-FEH is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Multiple parts The number of parts of a woodwind instrument influences the way in which the recorder can be handled in many ways, both in terms of ease of grip and ease of transport. This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be taken along. Recorder choir leaders know how useful good, compact recorder bags are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the instrument is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area at regular intervals to maintain cleanliness. In these cases, Flautisept has proven to be a good solution. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Glazed surfaces, waxed surfaces, RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, ABS plastics However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place tone holes in places that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 132BU-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands. Tips for finding a new instrument What is the easiest way to find a future instrument? Ask people you know! However, don't let "well-meaning" advice put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method suits you best. Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unknown manufacturers that you have never tested before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.

The recorder with the article number: 142BU-FEH from Fehr Blockflötenbau is an instrument that gives pleasure in daily use. This characteristic is due to the masterful combination of the unique model design with the sound characteristics of the boxwood material used. The material used for this instrument is strikingly fascinating due to its unique sound characteristics. The characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, each person perceives and describes the details of the material-typical sound of recorders somewhat differently: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound,. 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 scale. What music is the instrument best suited to? Boxwood is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is the instrument aimed at? The above facts show that boxwood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule to bear in mind is that in most cases, a better instrument makes learning progress more enjoyable than a simple one. The windway of the 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 air blade is the basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. 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 Fehr recorder model 142BU-FEH is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are naturally very complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Fehr recorder 142BU-FEH is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction of the body The number of components of a musical instrument influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and safe transport on the other. A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the instrument is shared, we recommend that you disinfect the headjoint at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid here. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONAGlazed surfacesSpirit-stained surfacesUntreated wood surfacesABS plasticsWaxed surfacesLinseed oil surfacesLacquered surfaces However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place. The 142BU-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can be played remarkably well even by players with smaller hands. Advice on the way to a new recorder How to easily find your new instrument Seek expert advice! But don't let "expert" opinions put you off trying out an instrument for yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: test new instruments that you may not have tried before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.

The instrument with the article number: 142BB-FEH made by Fehr Blockflötenbau is a companion that can always be fun in the classroom as well as on stage. This special feature is largely due to the special composition of the carefully considered model in combination with the qualities of the European boxwood material used. This material impresses with the instrument's unique advantages. The properties can be characterised as follows: European boxwood: Very fine, powerful sound. Very sustaining. 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. Which musical styles can the recorder be used for? European boxwood is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is this instrument aimed at? This means that recorders made from European boxwood are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb is that a better instrument naturally makes learning more enjoyable than a supposedly cheap one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements 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 extremely influential for the artistic usability of the instrument. The windway of the recorder 142BB-FEH by Fehr Blockflötenbau is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters interact. Fingering The Fehr recorder 142BB-FEH is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction method The number of components of a recorder fundamentally determines the way in which the woodwind instrument can be easily handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and convenient transport on the other. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Just ask veteran ensemble managers. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with a case and useful accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the recorder is rented out frequently, we recommend that you clean the headjoint sterilely if necessary to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid here. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONASpirit-stained surfacesWaxed surfacesGlazed surfacesABS plasticsUntreated wooden surfacesLacquered surfacesLinseed oil 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 that are comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes are not ergonomically accessible, especially on larger recorders. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 142BB-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played well by players with smaller hands. Advice on finding a new instrument How to easily find your next instrument Ask people you know! Never let "well-intentioned" advice put you off testing an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept suits you best. Our recommendation is therefore: test different manufacturers that you have not yet tried. You can only win.