Moeck, "Kynseker", alto in f', baroque single hole, plum

The instrument with the model number: 8350-MOE made by Moeck is an instrument that makes music fun both in the classroom and on stage.
This characteristic is due to the clever combination of the carefully considered instrument model in fine tuning with the tone colours of the plum wood (Prunus) material used.

This material fascinates with its typical advantages. The special properties can be characterised as follows: Prunus, plum, damson: Rich in overtones, slightly nasal sound. Goes very well with singing voices.

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 scale.

For which music can the instrument be best used?

Plum wood (Prunus) is ideal for instruments that are used primarily for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, although other styles are possible.

Who the instrument is aimed at

This means that recorders made from plum wood (Prunus) are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional general rule is that a better instrument will in most cases make playing more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive instrument.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements in the sound production of the instrument. At the labium, the air blade produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily relevant for the artistic usability of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck model 8350-MOE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their geometric shape and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Moeck 8350-MOE model is offered in the following fingering: Baroque single hole.

Construction method

The construction of a recorder in terms of multiple parts has an extraordinary influence on the way in which it can be handled easily and transported safely during daily use.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be taken along.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is borrowed frequently, it is advisable to disinfect the headjoint if necessary to protect yourself. Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Untreated wooden surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces, waxed surfaces, RESONA, ABS plastics However, it is essential that you test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the instrument that are easy 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 much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 8350-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played well by players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new recorder

What is the easiest way to find your future instrument?
Ask people you know!
Don't let prevailing opinions put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument suits you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different instruments that you may not have tried before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.