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Part of a collection renowned for the quality of its model preservation, this Renaissance recorder stands out through careful design and true respect for historical practices. The Renaissance fingering, different from English and Baroque fingerings, invites players to rediscover playing sensations typical of early instruments, while remaining accessible thanks to the option of Baroque fingering.
To further embrace the "early music" approach, tuning can also be done in mean tone upon request: a temperament appreciated in consorts, which facilitates ensemble playing and highlights the purity of thirds. Additionally, tuning work is carried out so that multiple recorders blend harmoniously, without one standing out due to disproportionate timbre or volume.
This Renaissance recorder is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians wishing to explore Renaissance practice (consort, early repertoire, ensemble music), while benefiting from a modern 440 Hz pitch. It is also suitable for curious instrumentalists (flutists, clarinetists, oboists) seeking a coherent instrument for initiation into historically informed performance.
Thanks to its design and fingering logic, it particularly thrives in early music and collective practice. Its range of an octave and a sixth allows for exploring a rich repertoire, with a comfortable tessitura to work on register homogeneity and interval stability.
Made of maple and dark stained, this recorder offers a well-appreciated balance between attack clarity and timbre softness. The instrument is designed to achieve good sonic coherence in ensemble: the goal is a natural blend between recorders, without excessive brightness or overwhelming volume.
The simple holes (without double drilling) fit the Renaissance aesthetic and reinforce the "early" character of the sound production. The mouthpieces and brass ring provide an elegant finish while contributing to tuning stability and fine adjustment. The 440 Hz tuning can be slightly corrected via these mouthpieces, which is practical for adapting to an ensemble or specific playing conditions.
To extend the life of your instrument, you may consider additional cork grease (in addition to the one provided) and an extra cleaning cloth dedicated to wooden instruments. A hard case is included, so the essentials for transport and protection are already provided.
