pentatonic class flute, 432 Hz

General

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The instrument from the series class flute with the item number: 117-152 built by Paetzold by Kunath is an instrument that always generates fun in the classroom, as on stage.
The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the clever combination of the groundbreaking design in interaction with the tonal colors of the pear tree material used.

This material is conspicuously convincing in the instrument due to its special advantages. The characteristics can be roughly described like this: Wooden and warm.

The scale length

. The inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical and wide. This type of bore gives the recorder its typical sound.
In principle instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than models with a narrower bore.

For which musical styles can the flute be best used?

Pearwood is excellent for instruments used in ensemble, choral playing, and solo performance.

Who is this instrument aimed at?

Thus, it follows that instruments made of pearwood are particularly suitable for beginners. Another rule to be observed is that a valuable instrument naturally enriches ensemble playing more than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The wind tunnel of a recorder

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The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is formed into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium the air leaf produces the vibration which is the fundamental generator of the flute's sound. The shape of the wind channel is thus one of the formative principles The recorder 117-152 from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air leaf more than cylindrical ones.
Wind tunnels are of course very complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Griff

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The Paetzold by Kunath Class Flute 117-152 is offered in the following fingering: Pentatonic.

Flapping

. It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the body of the instrument that are easy to reach with the hands. Particularly on low recorders, some tone holes are in positions that are ergonomically out of reach for tuning reasons. On these instruments, keys are added to {simplify|the grasping, or to make it possible in the first place.
The 117-152 instrument has the following keys: None. This allows it to be played well by players with smaller hands. This key system is unique and legally protected. Especially in Taiwan and Korea, these models are often used at schools by well-known teachers for young players.
But also older players with reduced grip span of the hands do not want to miss the advantages of the Without once they have used it.

Body construction

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The construction method of a musical instrument strongly shapes the way in which the flute is used in daily use, on the one hand allowing for ease of handling in terms of easy assembly, and on the other hand allowing for convenient transportation.
A point that becomes especially important when larger or more instruments are to be taken along.
Leaders of recorder orchestras will agree.

Packaging and accessories

. The model comes standard with bag and the useful accessories: Grease cup, wiper rod, fingering chart.

Hygiene tips

. If the recorder is played by more than one person, it is recommended to sterilize the beak area if necessary to maintain cleanliness. Flautisept has proven to be a good cleaning agent. You will find Flautisept in our assortment.

Advice on finding a new instrument

. How can you be sure of finding a new instrument?
Get expert advice
. However, you should in no way let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" deter you from trying out an instrument for yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder will entice you to "make endless music".
Our recommendation is therefore: Play new construction concepts which you may not have tried out yet. You can only win.