Moeck, "Ehlert", tenor in c', baroque double hole, 442 Hz, grenadilla

The recorder with the article number: 5447-MOE made by Moeck is a companion that is fun to play every day.
This special feature is largely due to the skilful combination of the outstanding model with the qualities of the grenadilla material used.

The exceptional qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly pleasing. The properties can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, each person will perceive and describe the details of the typical material sound of recorders slightly differently: Grenadilla: Clear, overtone-rich and powerful sound. Very strong.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is cylindroconical and very wide. 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 inner bore.

What music can the recorder be used for?

Grenadilla is ideal for recorders used in all styles.

Who is this instrument aimed at

It follows from the above that grenadilla recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional rule of thumb is that a higher quality instrument generally makes learning progress more enjoyable than an instrument of inferior quality.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the breathing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very influential for the instrument's range of artistic applications.

The windway of the instrument 5447-MOE from Moeck is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 5447-MOE recorder is made in the fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multiple parts

The number of individual parts of a recorder has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument is handled in everyday use, both in terms of ease of grip and compact transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments need to be transported.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

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 borrowed frequently, we recommend that you regularly clean the beak area sterilely for your own protection. Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• ABS plastics
• Linseed oil surfaces
• Glazed surfaces
• Untreated wood surfaces
• RESONA
• Lacquered surfaces
• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Waxed surfaces

However, before use, test on an inconspicuous area to ensure that the product does not cause any discolouration on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are comfortable and easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible 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 instrument 5447-MOE has the following keys: 2-fold foot key. This makes it comfortable to play even for players with smaller hands.

Recommendations on the way to a new recorder

How to easily find your next instrument
Seek expert advice!
Don't let prevailing opinions put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which instrument appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: play different brands that you may not have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.