Moeck, "Rottenburgh", Tenor Plus in c', baroque double hole, with double key and middle joint keys,

The recorder with the model designation: 4927-MOE made by Moeck is a musical tool that always gives you new joy in playing music.
This is due to the special combination of the pioneering instrument model in symbiosis with the sound characteristics of the grenadilla material used.

This material impresses with the instrument's special advantages. The characteristics 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 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 recorder be used for?

Grenadilla is ideal for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that instruments made from grenadilla are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb is that in most cases, a more demanding instrument makes learning progress easier than a poor one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint 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, this air blade produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily influential for influencing the possible sounds of the recorder.

The windway of the recorder 4927-MOE by Moeck is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Due to their geometric shape, windways are extremely complex and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 4927-MOE model is offered in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of parts in a musical instrument has a fundamental influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and safe transport on the other.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Directors of recorder orchestras know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided that the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a case and matching accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is lent out from time to time, it makes sense to regularly disinfect the headjoint to keep it clean. The care product Flautisept has proven to be a reliable helper in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Untreated wooden surfaces
• Waxed surfaces
• ABS plastics
• RESONA
• Linseed oil surfaces
• Glazed surfaces
• Lacquered 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 place the tone holes in places in the body that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on bass 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 4927-MOE has the following keys: Centre joint keys + foot key. This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Notes for your search for a new recorder

How to easily find your next instrument
Ask people you know!
Don't let "generally applicable" rules, such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals", stop you from testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try different brands that you have never tested before. You can only win.