General information The recorder from the MASTER series with the model designation: 469DBK built by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that makes music fun both in the classroom and on stage. The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the masterful combination of the pioneering construction concept with the advantages of the birch plywood material used. This material makes a pleasant impression on the instrument thanks to its exceptional advantages. The special features can best be described in the following words, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, the details of the typical material sound of recorders are perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Ensemble-capable. The scale The inner bore of the recorder is cylindrical and wider. 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 inner bore. What styles of music can the recorder be used for? Birch plywood is predestined for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments. Who is the instrument aimed at? The above facts show that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. It is also a general rule that a more sophisticated instrument generally makes playing easier than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for the response and sound of the recorder. The 469DBK instrument from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones. Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters play together. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 469DBK instrument is supplied in the following version: . Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to reach with the hands. Particularly on larger recorders, tone holes are located in positions that are impossible to reach for reasons relating to speech. These instruments are fitted with mechanisms that make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 469DBK instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play, even for players with smaller hands. The shape of the keys is unique and legally protected. Especially in Korea and Taiwan, these instruments are often used in recorder orchestras by well-known teachers for adolescent players. But even adult players with a reduced grip range of the hands no longer want to do without the advantages once they have got to know them. Construction of the body The number of parts in a musical instrument has a strong influence on the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and transported during daily use. A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along. Recorder choir leaders know how useful good and compact recorder transport packaging is. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and useful accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is played by several people, we recommend that you regularly sterilise the blowing area to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable helper in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. Advice for finding a new recorder How to find a new instrument easily Inform yourself in detail! Under no circumstances should you let "generalised" rules stop you from testing an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept makes you happy. Our recommendation is therefore: play new instruments that you may never have tried before. You can only gain new experiences.

General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the article number: 469HPK-SL manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a companion that always provides fun in the classroom and on stage. This special feature is due to the masterful combination of the above-average design with the expressive possibilities of the birch plywood material used. The material used for this instrument impresses with its extraordinary sound characteristics. The special features can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, each person perceives and describes the details of the typical material sound of recorders a little differently: Rich in overtones. The scale The inner bore of the recorder is cylindrical and wider. 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. For which music can the instrument be best used Birch plywood is particularly suitable for instruments used in jazz, folk, dance songs and popular music. Who is this recorder aimed at? This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for semi-professional and professional players. One basic rule to bear in mind is that a higher-quality instrument generally makes learning more enjoyable than a simple one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute tone is created from this sheet of air. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the musical formability of the recorder's achievable sounds. The 469HPK-SL recorder from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are naturally very complex in their design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 469HPK-SL recorder is manufactured in the following version: . Keys It is not always possible to place tone holes in places on the instrument that are easy to play with the fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are located in positions that are ergonomically inaccessible for tuning reasons. These instruments are fitted with key mechanisms that make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 469HPK-SL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can be played with above-average ease even by players with smaller hands. The key shape is unique and legally protected. Especially in Korea and Taiwan, these recorders are often used in youth ensembles by internationally renowned teachers for adolescent players. However, adult players with a reduced grip range also appreciate the advantages of the . Construction of the body The structural design of the multi-piece body of a musical instrument fundamentally shapes the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and safely transported during daily use. This is particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments. Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the instrument is shared, we recommend that you disinfect the headjoint at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be effective in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. Recommendations for finding a new recorder The easiest way to find a new instrument Find out in detail! But don't let "expert" opinions put you off playing a new instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method makes you personally happy. Our recommendation is therefore: test different models that you have never tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.

General information The recorder from the MASTER series with the article number: 469DB-EBC manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a recorder that can generate lasting joy of playing in lessons as well as on stage. This characteristic is largely due to the special combination of the unique instrument model and the tone colours of the birch plywood material used. The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The properties can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of recorders, which is typical of the material, is perceived and described differently by each person: Rich in overtones. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is cylindrical and wider. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound. In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower inner bore. For which musical styles is the recorder best suited? Birch plywood is predestined for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments. Who is this instrument aimed at? This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for beginners. Another generally applicable rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument naturally makes learning easier than an inferior quality instrument. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, this sheet of air creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the instrument's ability to create music. The instrument 469DB-EBC from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are naturally complex in their geometric design and many parameters interact. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 469DB-EBC model is manufactured in the following style: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the instrument body that are comfortable to reach with the hands. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low instruments in particular are located in positions that are not ergonomically accessible. These instruments are fitted with tuners that make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The instrument 469DB-EBC has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands. This key system is unique and legally protected. Especially in Asia, these models are often used in youth ensembles by leading teachers for adolescent players. But adult players with a reduced grip range also enjoy the advantages of the Paetzold full folding system. Multiple parts The number of parts of a recorder determines in many ways the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and ease of transport on the other. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and matching accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the instrument is played by several people, it is advisable to clean the blowing area sterilely at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a good choice in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. Advice on finding a new instrument The easiest way to find your next instrument Inform yourself in detail! Under no circumstances should you be put off playing a recorder yourself by "generally accepted" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work in ensembles / for professionals". Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method makes you personally happy. Our recommendation is therefore: try out different manufacturers that you may not have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.

General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the model number: 469-AO from the Paetzold by Kunath workshop is an instrument that is always a joy to play, both in the classroom and on stage. This is largely due to the clever combination of the special design in symbiosis with the sound characteristics of the birch plywood used. The special qualities of the material used in this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The characteristics can be described as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. Therefore, the sound of recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Wooden and warm. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is cylindrical and wider. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound. In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower inner bore. What styles of music can the instrument be used for Birch plywood is particularly suitable for recorders used in folk music and for beginners. Who is the instrument aimed at? This means that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. One rule worth noting is that a better quality instrument generally makes learning easier than an inferior quality one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound production. At the labium, the leaf of air becomes the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the musical expressiveness of the recorder. The model 469-AO from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters interact. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 469-AO recorder is offered in the following fingering: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the instrument that are comfortable and easy to reach with the hands. For tuning reasons, some tone holes on low instruments in particular are located in places that are ergonomically inaccessible. These instruments are fitted with tuners that make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The instrument 469-AO has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands. This key mechanism is unique and legally protected. Especially in Korea and Taiwan, these models are often used in youth ensembles by leading teachers for adolescent players. But alto players with small hands also appreciate the advantages of the Paetzold full-folding mechanism. Multi-piece construction The construction of a woodwind instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and safe transport on the other during daily use. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is often lent out, we recommend that you sterilise the headjoint again and again to keep it clean. The care product Flautisept has proven to be effective for disinfection in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. Advice on finding a new instrument How to easily find your next instrument Get expert advice! But don't let "generally applicable" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out a new instrument yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder inspires you. We therefore recommend that you also try out unknown manufacturers that you have never tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.

General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the model designation: 469+DBK-AS manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is an instrument that can always generate fun in daily use. This is due to the clever combination of the carefully considered model in symbiosis with the qualities of the birch plywood used. The unique qualities of the material used in this instrument make it a pleasantly convincing choice. The special properties can be summarised as follows: Soft, warm. The scale The inner bore of the recorder is cylindrical and wider. 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. What music is the recorder best suited to? Birch plywood is predestined for instruments used in folk music and for beginners playing the recorder. Who is this recorder aimed at? This means that instruments made from birch plywood are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. It is also a general rule that a higher quality instrument will in most cases make playing more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound production. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this sheet of air at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles of the recorder's range of musical expression. The instrument 469+DBK-AS from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical in shape.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones. Windways are very complex in their design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 469+DBK-AS recorder is offered in the following fingering: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body of the instrument that are comfortable and easy to play with the fingers. Particularly on larger recorders, tone holes are located in positions that are impossible to reach for reasons of responsiveness. These instruments are fitted with mechanisms that make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The instrument 469+DBK-AS has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This means that it can be played with above-average ease even by players with smaller hands. This key mechanism is unique and legally protected. Especially in Korea and Taiwan, these recorders are often used in youth ensembles by well-known teachers for adolescent players. However, adult players with a reduced grip range of the hands also enjoy the advantages of the Paetzold full-folding mechanism. Construction method The number of parts in a recorder fundamentally influences the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled easily in terms of ease of grip and safe transport during daily use. A point that becomes particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be transported. Directors of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder transport packaging is. Provided the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is played by several people, we recommend that you clean the beak area sterilely if necessary for your own protection. Flautisept has proven its worth in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. Notes on finding a new instrument How to find your new instrument easily Find out in detail! But don't let "expert" opinions put you off testing a new recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept suits you best. Our recommendation is therefore: Try new manufacturers that you may never have tested before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.