"Bressan by Blezinger", soprano in c'', baroque double hole, 442 Hz, grenadilla

The instrument with the article number: 212GR-BLE from the Stephan Blezinger workshop is a recorder that is always a joy to play.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the clever combination of the ingenious design in fine tuning with the sound characteristics of the grenadilla material used.

The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The properties can be characterised as follows: Grenadilla: Clear, powerful sound rich in overtones. Very strong.

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 can the instrument be best used?

Grenadilla is particularly suitable for instruments focussing on baroque music, other styles are possible.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that instruments made from grenadilla are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule worth noting is that in most cases, a higher-quality instrument makes music-making more enjoyable than an inferior-quality instrument.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute tone. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for the artistic usability of the instrument.

The windway of the 212GR-BLE model by Stephan Blezinger is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Stephan Blezinger 212GR-BLE recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a recorder's multi-piece body has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument is handled during daily use in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and ease of transport on the other.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are taken along.
Recorder orchestra leaders know how useful good and compact recorder transport packaging is. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out frequently, it is advisable to disinfect the headjoint if necessary to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Untreated wooden surfaces, RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces, lacquered surfaces, varnished surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, ABS plastics, waxed surfaces However, before using Fautisept, be sure to 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 that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 212GR-BLE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new instrument

How to find a new instrument safely
Ask people you know!
However, don't let "generally accepted" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore: play different construction concepts that you may not have tried before. You can only gain new experiences.