Moeck, "Rottenburgh", sopranino in f'', baroque double hole, stained maple

The recorder with the model designation: 4101-MOE manufactured by Moeck is a musical tool that is always fun to use in lessons and on stage.
This characteristic is largely due to the carefully considered combination of the outstanding instrument model in combination with the tone colours of the maple material used.

The unique sound characteristics of the material used for this instrument are inspiring. The characteristics can be described as follows: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pear wood.

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?

Maple is predestined for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is this instrument aimed at?

This means that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. One basic rule to bear in mind is that a more sophisticated instrument naturally makes learning progress more enjoyable than a poor one.

The windway of a 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 the instrument. The vibration that generates the flute sound originates from this sheet of air at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the artistic usability of the instrument.

The windway of the Moeck 4101-MOE recorder is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 4101-MOE recorder is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of individual parts of a woodwind instrument has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder can ensure uncomplicated handling in terms of ease of grip and compact transport in daily use.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Recorder orchestra leaders know how useful good and compact recorder bags are. Provided 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 instrument is shared, we recommend that you sterilise the beak area at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not discolour your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on larger instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 4101-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new instrument

How to easily find a future instrument
Seek expert advice!
Under no circumstances should you let well-intentioned advice put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder makes you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try unknown instruments that you have never tested before. You will only gain new experiences.