"Bressan by Blezinger", alto in f', baroque double hole, 442 Hz, grenadilla

The instrument with the model number: 312GR-BLE made by Stephan Blezinger is a musical tool that can always be fun to play.
This characteristic is due to the skilful combination of the above-average instrument model in combination with the sound characteristics of the grenadilla material used.

The exceptional qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly impressive. The special characteristics 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 person: Grenadilla: Clear, overtone-rich and powerful sound. Very strong.

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 scale.

What music can the instrument be best used for

Grenadilla is predestined for recorders focussing on baroque music, other styles are possible.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

This means that grenadilla recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second rule of thumb worth noting is that a better instrument naturally makes music-making more enriching than a supposedly cheap one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point for the sound production of a recorder. In interaction with the labium, the vibration that fundamentally generates the flute tone is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily relevant for the musical formability of the instrument's achievable sounds.

The windway of Stephan Blezinger's model 312GR-BLE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Due to their design, windways are extremely complex and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Stephan Blezinger 312GR-BLE recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The construction of a woodwind 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 safe transport.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments need to be transported.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Wiper rod, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is lent out again and again, it is advisable to repeatedly disinfect the headjoint to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid for this. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use 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 in the body that are comfortable and easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 312GR-BLE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

The easiest way to find your future instrument
Seek expert advice!
But don't let "expert" opinions put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which construction method entices you to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: play new materials that you have not tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.