Woodnote, soprano in C’’, Baroque double-hole, curved windway, black and white plastic

The recorder with the model number LCCSR88BX-WOO from the Woodnote workshop is a recorder that can consistently inspire a love of making music, both in the classroom and on stage.
This is largely due to the clever combination of the outstanding design with the tonal characteristics of the plastic material used.

The material used in this instrument is remarkably pleasing thanks to its exceptional qualities. Its characteristics can be described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately in words. Consequently, the sound typical of this material in recorders is perceived and described in slightly different detail by each individual: .

The scale

The internal bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore profile gives the model its characteristic sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and are therefore better suited to ensemble playing than recorders with a narrower scale.

What kind of music is the instrument best suited to?

Plastic is particularly suitable for recorders used in .

Who is this instrument aimed at?

It follows from the above that plastic instruments are particularly suitable for beginners. Another basic rule to bear in mind is that a better-quality instrument generally makes the learning process more enjoyable than a seemingly cheap bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the breath is shaped into a thin air stream. This air stream forms the basis of the recorder’s sound. In interaction with the labium, the air stream generates the vibration that fundamentally produces the recorder’s tone. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the sound and response of the recorder.

The windway of the Woodnote LCCSR88BX-WOO is constructed as follows: curved, cylindrical.
Conical windways accelerate the air column more than cylindrical ones.
Due to the nature of the system, windways have a complex geometric shape and many parameters influence one another.

fingering

The Woodnote LCCSR88BX-WOO is manufactured with the following fingering: Baroque double-hole.

Number of parts

The number of parts in a musical instrument influences in many ways the manner in which the recorder, when in use, facilitates both ease of handling in terms of easy fingering and safe transport.
This is a factor that should not be underestimated, particularly when transporting larger (and in some cases multiple) instruments.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The model comes as standard with a case and the following accessories: cleaning rod, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is lent out frequently, you should consider sterilising the headjoint at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. In such cases, the Flautisept solution has proven effective. You’ll find Flautisept in our collection. It works on the following surfaces: untreated wood, RESONA, waxed surfaces, varnished surfaces, glazed surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, ABS plastics, linseed oil-treated surfaces. To be on the safe side, however, test Flautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure it does not cause any discolouration on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in the instrument in places that are comfortable and easy to reach with the fingers. Particularly with bass instruments, for acoustic reasons, some tone holes are ergonomically out of reach. On such instruments, keys are fitted to make playing easier, or indeed to make it possible in the first place.
The LCCSR88BX-WOO model features the following keys: . This makes it comfortable to play, even for players with smaller hands.

Tips for choosing a new recorder

How to find a new instrument with ease
Ask people you know!
Under no circumstances should you let ‘expert’ opinions stop you from trying out an instrument for yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument truly resonates with you.
Our recommendation is therefore: try out different materials that you’ve never tried before. You can only gain new experiences.