Moeck, "Ehlert", alto in f', baroque double hole, with double key, 442 Hz, grenadilla

The instrument with the model number: 5347-MOE built by Moeck is a recorder that provides tireless fun when making music.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the special marriage of the above-average model design in fine tuning with the expressive possibilities of the grenadilla material used.

The unique qualities of this instrument's material are impressive. The special features can best be described in the following words: Grenadilla: Clear, powerful sound rich in overtones. Very strong.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument 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 inner bore.

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

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

Who is the instrument aimed at?

It follows that grenadilla recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument generally makes learning progress less complicated than a cheaper one.

The windway of the 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 sheet of air is the determining element in the sound production of a recorder. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this air blade at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for the response and sound of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck model 5347-MOE 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 influence each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 5347-MOE model is offered in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The number of parts of a musical instrument influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and transported.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be taken along.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is used by several players, it is advisable to disinfect the blowing area if necessary to protect yourself. In these cases, Flautisept has proven its worth. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. Untreated wooden surfaces
2. RESONA
3. Lacquered surfaces
4. Lacquered surfaces
5. ABS plastics
6. Spirit-stained surfaces
7. Linseed oil surfaces
8. Waxed 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 drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. Some tone holes on bass recorders in particular are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place.
The instrument 5347-MOE has the following keys: 2-fold foot key. This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Notes on the way to a new recorder

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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 which recorder inspires you.
Our recommendation is therefore: test new instruments that you may never have tried before. You can only gain experience.