General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the model number: 479HPK manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is an instrument that is always fun to use on a daily basis. This characteristic is due to the special combination of the ingenious design in fine tuning with the qualities of the birch plywood material used. This material impresses with its typical advantages. The special properties can be characterised in this way, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described with words. This is why the sound of recorders is perceived and described in slightly different ways 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 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 scale. For which musical styles is the instrument best suited? Birch plywood is predestined for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments. Who is this instrument aimed at? The above facts show that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. Another rule of thumb to bear in mind is that a better quality instrument will in most cases make learning progress more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the defining element of a recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very influential for the musical expressiveness of the recorder. The 479HPK recorder 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. Due to their design, windways are extremely complex and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 479HPK model is supplied in the following version: . Keys It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable to play with the hands. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low instruments in particular are located in places that are impossible to reach. On such instruments, the instrument makers add key mechanisms that make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 479HPK instrument has the following keys: . This allows the recorder to be played with ease even by players with smaller hands. This key system is unique and legally protected. In Taiwan and Korea in particular, these instruments are often used in youth ensembles by internationally renowned teachers for young players. However, adult players with a reduced grip range also appreciate the advantages of the key system. Multi-piece construction The construction of an instrument influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can ensure easy handling in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and compact transport on the other. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Directors of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder bags are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The recorder is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and useful accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is shared, it is advisable to regularly disinfect the blowing area to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. Notes on finding a new instrument How to find your next instrument easily Find out all you can! However, you should not let "universal" rules stop you from trying out an instrument yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method suits you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: test new instruments that you may never have tried before. You can only win.

General information The recorder from the MASTER model series with the model designation: 479DBK-AS built by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that always gives pleasure when playing. The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the clever combination of the ingenious model in combination with the expressive possibilities of the birch plywood material used. The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly fascinating. 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. Therefore, the typical sound of recorders is perceived and described in slightly different ways by each person: Wooden and warm. The scale The inner bore of the instrument 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 scale. Which musical styles are best suited to the recorder Birch plywood is ideal for instruments used in folk music and for beginners to recorder playing. Who is the instrument aimed at? It follows from the above that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule worth noting is that a higher-quality instrument naturally makes playing easier than a seemingly inexpensive bargain. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the determining element in the sound production of the instrument. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute tone. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the musical expressiveness of the instrument. The model 479DBK-AS from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical in shape.Conical windways accelerate the air more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are of course extremely complex in their design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 479DBK-AS recorder is supplied in the following version: . Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places that are easy to play with the fingers. Particularly on larger instruments, tone holes are located in positions that are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, the instrument maker installs key mechanisms that make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 479DBK-AS instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands. The key shape is unique and legally protected. Especially in Taiwan and Korea, these models are often used in youth ensembles by well-known teachers for young players. But alto players with a reduced grip range also appreciate the advantages. Construction method The construction of a woodwind instrument with multiple parts has a fundamental influence on the way in which the recorder is easy to handle in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and compact to transport on the other. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes multiple) instruments. Directors of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The instrument 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 borrowed frequently, it is advisable to sterilise the headjoint if necessary for your own protection. Flautisept has proved its worth in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. Advice on finding a new instrument How to find a new instrument safely Ask friends! Never let "expert" opinions put you off playing a new instrument yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument inspires you. Our recommendation is therefore: Test unknown materials that you may never have tried before. You can only gain new experiences.

General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the model number: 479DB-SL manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that provides tireless fun when making music. This is due to the carefully considered combination of the outstanding construction concept in symbiosis with the sound characteristics of the birch plywood material used. This material fascinates with its typical advantages. The special characteristics can be summarised as follows: Rich in overtones. The scale The inner bore of the instrument 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 scale. For which musical styles can the instrument be best used? Birch plywood is particularly suitable for instruments used in folk music and for beginners playing the recorder. Who is the instrument aimed at? It follows from the above that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A basic rule is that in most cases a better quality instrument makes playing music less complicated than a poor 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. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the sound and response of the recorder. The 479DB-SL instrument from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conical windways accelerate the air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are very complex in their design and many parameters interact. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 479DB-SL recorder is made in the following fingering: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to reach with the fingers. Particularly with bass recorders, tone holes are located in positions that are ergonomically inconvenient to reach for tuning reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted to the instrument makers to make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 479DB-SL instrument has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This allows the recorder to be played with ease even by players with smaller hands. This type of key is unique and legally protected. In Asia in particular, these instruments are often used in youth ensembles by leading teachers for adolescent players. But even adult players with a reduced grip range of the hands no longer want to miss the advantages of the Paetzold full key once they have played it. Multiple parts The number of individual parts of a musical instrument characterises in many ways the way in which the recorder is used, on the one hand, to enable uncomplicated handling in terms of easy assembly and, on the other, compact transport. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Recorder ensemble leaders will agree with us. Packaging and accessories The recorder is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and useful accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is used by several players, it is advisable to repeatedly disinfect the headjoint to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven to be a good disinfectant. Flautisept is available in our collection. Recommendations on the way to a new recorder How to easily find your future instrument Inform yourself in detail! However, under no circumstances should you let "generally applicable" rules stop you from trying out an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder suits you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: Test unknown materials that you may not have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.

General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the model designation: 479-SL manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that can generate joy of playing in the classroom as well as on stage. This special feature is largely due to the special combination of the above-average instrument model in combination with the advantages of the birch plywood material used. This material is a pleasantly inspiring feature of the instrument due to its special advantages. The properties can be characterised in this way, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. This is why the typical sound of recorders is perceived and described differently by each individual: 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 scale. What music can the instrument be best used for Birch plywood is predestined for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments. Who is this instrument aimed at? The above facts show that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for beginners. A rule of thumb worth noting is that in most cases, a higher-quality instrument makes music-making less complicated 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 sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point for the sound of a recorder. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the musical formability of the achievable sounds of the recorder. The 479-SL instrument from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conical windways accelerate the air more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are of course extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 479-SL instrument is manufactured in the following style: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to drill the tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable to reach with the fingers. For acoustic reasons, some of the tone holes on larger recorders in particular are located in positions that are ergonomically difficult to reach. On these instruments, the instrument makers fit mechanisms that make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 479-SL instrument has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This means that it can also be played with ease 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 leading teachers for adolescent players. But even alto players with a reduced grip range of the hands no longer want to miss the advantages of the Paetzold full-folding mechanism once they have used it. Construction method The number of individual parts of a woodwind instrument determines in many ways the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and transported during use. This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be taken along. Leaders of large playing groups will agree with us. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and useful accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is lent out again and again, it is advisable to sterilise the headjoint at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. The care product Flautisept has proved its worth in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. Recommendations for finding a new instrument How to find your next instrument safely Ask people you know! Under no circumstances should you let "universal" rules stop you from testing 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 out different brands that you may never have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.